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Saiph Thruster Qualified Ahead of First Flight

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Tom Patton
May 15, 2023
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The Impulse Space Saiph thruster has been space qualified and now ready to support the LEO Express-1 mission, set to launch in October 2023. LEO Express-1, the first Impulse Space orbital mission, was announced earlier this year and will utilize Mira, Impulse’s first spacecraft, to perform in-space services.

“The completion of the Saiph thruster qualific…

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