Heading for blast off

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 - 07:31 in Astronomy & Space

(Phys.org) -- Construction of a pioneering plasma thruster – an engine that could be used to power satellites to Mars – and a space simulation facility that will aid the development of the first Australian satellites is underway at Mt Stromlo Observatory.

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