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ion engine
(redirected from Ion thruster)

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ion engine [′ī‚än ‚en·jən]
(aerospace engineering)
An engine which provides thrust by expelling accelerated or high-velocity ions; ion engines using energy provided by nuclear reactors are proposed for space vehicles.


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Boeing Electron Dynamic Devices is a world leader in the design and manufacture of microwave traveling wave-tube amplifiers, passive microwave devices, and ion thrusters for commercial and military applications as well as world-class satellite bus and payload electronics.
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The NASA Solar Electric Power Technology Application Readiness (NSTAR) 30-centimeter system, consisting of an ion thruster, power processor, and digital control and interface units, was designed specifically to support NASA's future requirements.
 
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