Portal Becomes First to Test 3D Printed Solar Thermal Thruster for Multi-Orbit Spacecraft

Portal has become the first to test a 3D printed solar thermal thruster for multi-orbit spacecraft. The technology is designed to provide propulsion for satellites and spacecraft in various orbits. This advancement could lead to more efficient and cost-effective propulsion systems for space missions. The thruster was developed by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The 3D printed thruster is a significant step forward in the development of propulsion systems for space exploration.