ISRO achieves electric propulsion milestone! Passes 1000-hour space endurance test

ISRO has proudly announced the successful completion of a 1,000-hour life test for its 300mN (millinewton) Stationary Plasma Thruster, which has been developed for integration into the Electric Propulsion System of satellites. This Electric Propulsion System aims to replace traditional chemical propulsion systems in future satellites, paving the way for communication satellites that rely solely on electric propulsion for orbit raising and station-keeping.

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