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Can iodine be used for rocket fuel?

Cornelia Borrmann
September 18, 2024

In 2023, a mini-satellite powered by iodine was launched into Earth’s orbit. How does this groundbreaking technology work, and what advantages does it offer? We answer the question sent to us by our viewer Alex M.

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