Day in Review: NASA Fires Up Powerful Lithium-Fed Thruster for Trips to Mars

A novel electromagnetic thruster passed an initial test in a specialized chamber at JPL. With further development, these thrusters 

Missions __ News __ Galleries __ Events April 28, 2026 Technology NASA Fires Up Powerful Lithium-Fed Thruster for Trips to Mars A novel electromagnetic thruster passed an initial test in a specialized chamber at JPL. With further development, these thrusters could support human missions to the Red Planet. Full Story, Video, and Images

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