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The Little Ion Engine That Could
- neonate 8y agohttps://outline.com/GDe2SD https://outline.com/GDe2SD, for anyone else who found that hard to scan.
- mrfusion 8y agoNow that I know the ceo’s life story, I’d like to know how the technology works. How is it an improvement over existing technologies?
- aravindet 8y agoThis article is somewhat light on details of the technology. More information on their website: https://www.accion-systems.com/our-technology https://www.accion-systems.com/our-technology This is not in the same category xenon ion thrusters (such as on Dawn), seems much simpler and lighter, easier to fabricate, if somewhat lower ISP.
- grecy 8y agoCompletely off-topic: I always feel a pang of nostalgia when I see mention of "Dawn". It was the one and only launch I have ever seen (2007), and it still gives me goosebumps. For anyone thinking about maybe going to see any kind of launch, do yourself a favor - GO!
- ricardobeat 8y agoWay to turn great content into a poor piece or journalism. This is extremely interest and all they can do is pile puns, fluff and force a personal story on top of very little about the actual technology. > The only significant time she spends in her private office is to pump milk for her 9-month-old daughter, who goes to the day care next door. > For one thing, she looks like Audrey Hepburn, with a preppy sense of style. > She tried her hand at finance and later law, and was unlucky enough to excel at both > Wearing a frilly fuchsia dress [...]
- ASalazarMX 8y ago> she looks like Audrey Hepburn, with a preppy sense of style. This is hilarious. Once because it's patently false, and twice because it reads like gossip journalism.