Ion Propulsion System

The Ion propulsion System is one of the most radical technological upgrades in space science.

Chemical rocks have demonstrated fuel efficiencies up to 35%, but ion thrusters have demonstrated fuel efficiencies over 90% .

Spacecraft powered by these thrusters can reach speeds up to 90,000 meters per second.

In camparison, the Space Shuttles can reach speeds around 8,046 meters per second.