GK Question

technology medium true_false

Electric propulsion systems provide higher specific impulse than chemical rockets for satellite station-keeping.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Electric propulsion (ion, Hall thrusters) offers 5-10x higher specific impulse than chemical rockets, enabling longer satellite life with less propellant. Critical for GEO satellite operations and deep space missions.

Topic Space Tech Advances
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