Test Of Pale Blue’s Water Thruster For Sony EYE Satellite Successful

Pale Blue sees water thrusters as idea for small satellites, like Sony’s EYE nanosatellite.
 

Credit: Pale Blue
Pale Blue of Tokyo says it successfully demonstrated its water vapor propulsion system in low Earth orbit aboard Sony’s EYE nanosatellite. The Japanese startup tested the “resistojet” propulsion system for 2 min. on March 3 as part of an initial checkout of the nanosatellite, said Toku Sakai, chief...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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