These systems are characterized by the propellant used and emission mode of the ion beam. The most common of these, field emission electric propulsion (FEEP), utilize liquid metals as its ion source ...

An electrospray engine applies an electric field to a conductive liquid ... in-orbit maneuvers. The thrust generated by an electrospray emitter is tiny, so electrospray engines typically use ...

Electric propulsion (EP) thrusters are expected to revolutionize space exploration, offering a fuel-efficient alternative to ...

So it’s no surprise that one of the most recent deals is to Magdrive, a U.K.-based startup that says its electric propulsion system for satellites will deliver a higher thrust in a smaller form ...