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UVA Researchers Innovate Electric Propulsion for Space Travel

1/6/2025

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Researchers at the University of Virginia, spearheaded by Chen Cui, are pioneering electric propulsion technology that could transform space travel. By studying electron behavior in plasma beams, they aim to boost safety and efficiency for NASA's Artemis program, paving the way for sustainable, long-duration missions to Mars and beyond.

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Researchers at the University of Virginia, spearheaded by Chen Cui, are pioneering electric propulsion technology that could transform space travel. By studying electron behavior in plasma beams, they aim to boost safety and efficiency for NASA's Artemis program, paving the way for sustainable, long-duration missions to Mars and beyond.