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Old 6th May 2026 | 21:09
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Bfah
 
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120kw ION Engine - NASA/JPL

NASA/JPL announced (last week), an ION engine that can reach 'up to' 120Kw

That's a LOT.

Rocket labs new Gauss 'ion' engine, doing the rounds is approx 800W
There are different types of 'ion' engines, so I guess take a pinch of salt as each to what each TYPE of ion engine terminology is being used. I think the Rocket Lab's is a Hall Thruster effect type.

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