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MIT’s new spacecraft engine could send tiny satellites to Mars

Science Daily · Jun 10, 2026, 11:24 AM

Why this matters: new research or scientific developments with potential real-world impact.

MIT researchers have shown that one fuel can power both chemical and electric spacecraft thrusters, potentially transforming what small satellites can do. The approach combines quick bursts of speed with highly efficient long-range propulsion in a single compact system. A NASA-supported CubeSat miss

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