Spiky Ferrofluid Thrusters Can Move Satellites

Tuesday, July 11, 2017 - 11:02 in Astronomy & Space

Once launched into low-Earth orbit, a small satellite needs propulsion. Electrospray uses spiky, needle-like jets of fluid to push spacecraft.

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