The Next Byte

179. 3D Printed Mini Thrusters For Space Travel

Episode Summary

In this episode, we discuss how MIT researchers are leveraging a state of the art 3D printer to create much more efficient field electron emitters which could unlock huge potential for ion propulsion in space travel!

Episode Notes

(4:00) - How Precision 3D Printing Enables Miniaturized Electric Space Propulsion

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