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NASA’s Lithium-Plasma Thruster Hits 120 Kilowatts in Propulsion Test
NASA engineers have tested a next-generation electric propulsion system using lithium metal vapor, setting a U.S. record at 120 kilowatts and pointing toward faster deep-space missions.
Key Takeaways
- NASA tested a lithium-vapor electric thruster at 120 kilowatts.
- The system could support faster, more fuel-efficient deep-space travel if scaled up.
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