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To: srmanuel
Starlink satellites are equipped with efficient ion thrusters powered by krypton that enable the satellites to orbit raise, maneuver in space, and deorbit at the end of their useful life. Starlink is the first krypton propelled spacecraft ever flown.

Ion drive. Now *this* is the 21st Century I was hoping for.

6 posted on 06/21/2020 7:12:11 AM PDT by Flick Lives (My work's illegal, but at least it's honest. - Capt. Malcolm Reynolds)
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Ion drive. Now *this* is the 21st Century I was hoping for.

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While science is advancing our society is regressing.


11 posted on 06/21/2020 7:25:03 AM PDT by Starboard
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