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Ion engine

by Lewis Carroll
written by Lewis Carroll

An ion engine is a power unit that uses the acceleration of ionized gas in an electric field to create thrust. It is characterized by a relatively low force and a very high specific impulse (i.e., low fuel consumption).

Lewis Carroll writes about military space programmes, policy, technology and the industry that supports the sector. He spent nearly two decades covering the military, the Pentagon, Congress and the defence industry as a journalist for Space Chatter magazine.

Lewis Carroll writes about military space programmes, policy, technology and the industry that supports the sector. He spent nearly two decades covering the military, the Pentagon, Congress and the defence industry as a journalist for Space Chatter magazine.

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