jsc2025e076915

This is the ENPULSION Nano Lark thruster, a unit that contains its own power, propellant, and ion beam systems. While this thruster is not tested on station, the MICATOS investigation observes how molten indium behaves in microgravity, which could improve future thrusters of this type and refine methods for in-space soldering. Image courtesy of Enpulsion.

jsc2025e076915 (September 25, 2025) -- This is the ENPULSION Nano Lark thruster, a unit that contains its own power, propellant, and ion beam systems. While this thruster is not tested on station, the MICATOS investigation observes how molten indium behaves in microgravity, which could improve future thrusters of this type and refine methods for in-space soldering. Image courtesy of Enpulsion.

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