Exotrail Demos Mini Nanosat Thruster In Orbit

Exotrail’s miniaturized electric propulsion system for small satellites.
Credit: Exotrail
LYON, France–Exotrail has conducted an in-orbit demonstration of its miniaturized electric thruster, paving the way for the propulsion of nanosatellites. A cubesat mission launched last November on India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle into low Earth orbit included Exotrail’s ExoMG Hall-effect...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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