MIT’s new spacecraft engine could send tiny satellites to Mars

MIT researchers have developed a new spacecraft engine that can utilize one fuel to power both chemical and electric thrusters, potentially revolutionizing the capabilities of small satellites. This innovative approach allows for both rapid acceleration and efficient long-range propulsion in a compact system. The technology is expected to be tested in orbit through a NASA-supported CubeSat mission. If successful, it could enable tiny satellites to travel to distant destinations like Mars.

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