The Journal of Space Commerce

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Satellite Electric Propulsion Systems to be Built in the US

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Tom Patton
Jun 27, 2023
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Memorandum of Agreement to study and validate the prerequisites for production of a new generation of satellite electric propulsion systems in the United States, based on Safran’s PPSX00 plasma thruster has been reached between Safran and Terran Orbital.

"Our alliance with Terran Orbital will contribute to the emergence of a complementary source of suppl…

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