NASA has developed an advanced propulsion technology to facilitate future planetary exploration missions using small spacecraft. Not only will this technology enable new types of planetary science missions, one of NASA’s commercial partners is already preparing to use it for another purpose—to extend the lifetimes of spacecraft that are already in orbit. Identifying the opportunity […]
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Planetary Science, Planetary Science Division, Science-enabling Technology, Space Operations Mission Directorate, Space Technology Mission Directorate, Technology Highlights
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April 23, 2024
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