solar-electric propulsion
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A form of ionic propulsion in which the power for the ion engine is provided by solar cells.
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Words nearby solar-electric propulsion
solar constant, solar cycle, solar day, solar eclipse, solar elastosis, solar-electric propulsion, solar energy, solar flare, solar furnace, solar ganglion, solar-heat
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