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1. Propulsion Science

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   Electric Propulsion
   Electric propulsion systems, such as ion thrusters and magnetoplasmadynamic (MPD) thrusters-thrusters/), achieve high $\text{I}_{sp}$ by accelerating propellant (often inert gases like Xenon or Argon) using electromagnetic fields rather than thermal expansion. This results in lower thrust output but significantly greater fuel efficiency for long-duration missions.
   A key parameter in electri…