Electrospray Nanosatellite Thruster (IMAGE)

Michigan Technological University

Electrospray Nanosatellite Thruster

Caption

Mechanical engineering Ph.D. student Kurt Terhune holds a nanosatellite thruster, a device which has attracted a lot of attention in aerospace research, but engineers are still working on the best materials to use to propel nanosatellites through space.

Credit

Michigan Tech, Nathan Shaiyen

Usage Restrictions

please credit

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.