Helicon double-layer thruster

The helicon double-layer thruster is a prototype spacecraft propulsion engine. It was created by Australian scientist Christine Charles, based on a technology invented by Professor Rod Boswell, both of the Australian National University.

The design has been verified by the ESA, which is participating in its development.

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