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Gimble Test of Four T6 Gridded Ion Thrusters (QinetiQ)

Gimble Test of Four T6 Gridded Ion Thrusters on BepiColombo’s Mercury Transfer Module. (20x speed)

Video details

Video:
Gimble test
Thruster type:
Gridded ion
Organization:
QinetiQ
Thruster power:
2.5 kW to 4.5 kW
Propellant:
unknown (can use xenon)

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