= Advanced Electric Propulsion System
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The Advanced Electric Propulsion System (AEPS) refers to innovative spacecraft propulsion technologies that utilize electric power to generate thrust. These systems are designed to achieve greater efficiency, higher specific impulse, and longer mission durations compared to traditional chemical propulsion systems. AEPS includes various technologies, such as: 1. **Ion Propulsion**: This method uses electric fields to accelerate ions, creating thrust.
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