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Spinoff story
Ion Thrusters Keep Satellites Going and Going
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
When Orbion Space Technology Inc. of Houghton, Michigan, wanted to bring high-efficiency ion thrusters to the commercial satellite industry, the company entered into agreements with Glenn Research Center to receive guidance and data about how to build the perfect thrusters for small satellites.