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Advanced Cusp Field Thruster (iFACT)

Firing of the Advanced Cusp Field Thruster (ACFT) in a vacuum chamber. Iodine produces yellow plasma, and xenon produces blue plasma.

Video details

Video:
ACFT firing
Thruster type:
Cusp field
Organization:
iFACT
Thruster power:
139 W to 398 W
Propellant:
iodine, xenon

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