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1. Propulsion System

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   Electric Propulsion
   Electric propulsion systems use electrical energy to accelerate a smaller mass of propellant to much higher exhaust velocities, resulting in extremely high $I_{sp}$ but very low thrust. This makes them suitable for long-duration orbital adjustments and deep-space trajectories where time is not the primary constraint (e.g., Bi-elliptic Transfer maneuvering).
   Ion Thrusters