Electrospray Nanosatellite Thruster (IMAGE) Michigan Technological University 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.