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T6 Gridded Ion Thruster (QinetiQ)

Ignition of the T6 Gridded Ion Thruster in a vacuum chamber.

Video details

Video:
T6 ignition
Thruster type:
Gridded ion
Organization:
QinetiQ
Thruster power:
2.5 kW to 4.5 kW
Propellant:
xenon

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