Electric ion thrusters generate low thrust, making them unsuitable for rapid orbital maneuvers.
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While ion drives are fuel-efficient, their low thrust-to-weight ratio means orbital transfers take months or years. High-power, magnetoplasmadynamic thrusters operating at the multi-kilowatt level are needed.
Citation ID: WS02116
Title: Electric ion thrusters generate low thrust, making them unsuitable for rapid orbital maneuvers.
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