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title: Plasma Propulsion
type: technology
url: "https://www.envisioning.com/research/apogee/plasma-propulsion"
hub: apogee
summary: Electric propulsion systems that accelerate ionized gas to maneuver satellites and spacecraft
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# Plasma Propulsion

Electric propulsion systems that accelerate ionized gas to maneuver satellites and spacecraft
- Technology Readiness Level: 7/9
- Impact: 5/5
- Investment: 5/5
Plasma propulsion uses electric fields to accelerate plasma for spacecraft propulsion. Research and development; Hall thrusters and ion engines in use. Applications: spacecraft propulsion; orbit raising, station-keeping. Commercial and scientific deployment.

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Source: Envisioning — Technology Research Institute (https://www.envisioning.com/research/apogee/plasma-propulsion)