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Nov 2
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Ep. 807: Mission Tech Series: Ion Drives

Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay
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Streamed live 18 Oct 2026. Hosted by: Fraser Cain (@frasercain) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (@CosmoQuest) Today we continue looking at space exploration technologies. This time we will examine thrusters, which can reorient a spacecraft and help it maneuver in space. Maximum flexibility ... Show More
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