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MIT engineers develop a fully 3D-printed electrospray engine. Ideal for propelling tiny satellites, the lightweight devices could be produced on board a spacecraft and cost much less than traditional thrusters.


MIT engineers develop a fully 3D-printed electrospray engine, ideal for propelling tiny satellites.

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