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Muon Space Fired a Thruster on Solid Zinc and It Worked First Try

Sep 21, 2026

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Muon Space Fired a Thruster on Solid Zinc and It Worked First Try

A satellite propulsion system replaced a pressurised noble-gas tank with solid zinc, fired successfully in orbit and produced a measurable trajectory change. The bigger question is whether the metal can keep burning cleanly for years.

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