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Ion Thrusters vs Chemical Rockets: Space Science And Technology?
Ion thrusters deliver far higher fuel efficiency than chemical rockets, making them ideal for precise, low-thrust tasks such as orbital debris removal, though they sacrifice immediate acceleration. Only 1 in 1,000 research teams today are developing cost-effective ion-thruster solutions for scrubbing low-Earth-orbit debris - yet focusing on this niche