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solar-electric propulsion

American  

noun

  1. ionic propulsion powered by solar energy.


solar-electric propulsion Scientific  
  1. A form of ionic propulsion in which the power for the ion engine is provided by solar cells.


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"We need the technologies for highly efficient, sustainable human exploration approaches for mars, where we use solar-electric propulsion to carry cargo and use chemical or other high thrust propulsion for crews," Gates said.

From The Verge • Jan. 19, 2015

An uncrewed solar-electric propulsion vehicle would capture the booty and tug it back to a lunar orbit, where astronauts launched separately could explore it.

From Nature

Delivering a supply module to lunar space would be a more sensible way to demonstrate solar-electric propulsion and benefit astronaut safety.

From Nature

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