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GAUSS Hall Effect Thruster (Rocket Lab)

Ignition of the GAUSS hall thruster in a vacuum chamber at Rocket Lab in Auckland, NZ.

Video details

Video:
GAUSS ignition
Thruster type:
Hall effect
Organization:
Rocket Lab
Propulsion system power:
700 W to 850 W
Propellant:
xenon (can also use krypton)

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