- Powered by electrically charged nitrogen gas, the Mini-Helicon is an alternative to the rockets maneuvering satellites today, which get their kick from chemical reactions. About 10 times more efficient, this shoebox-sized technology would also be significantly cheaper. http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/02/plasmathruster.html 2 comments science
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