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(Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor) Stephen Samples, a doctoral student in mechanical and aerospace engineering, is developing smaller ion thruster technology that uses less energy to make space travel more accessible.

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Student develops miniature ion thrusters as rocket fuel alternative

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Miniature ion thrusters developed by a UCLA student present an exciting alternative to rocket fuel

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Student develops miniature ion thrusters as rocket fuel alternative

By Celia Janes

Nov. 9, 2017 1:13 a.m.