NASA to test green fuel for spacecraft
13, Jun 2019
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CONTEXT:
- NASA is planning on testing a new fuel for spacecraft.
- Dubbed the Green Propellant Infusion Mission (GPIM) it uses a non-toxic, rose coloured solution that can be a breakthrough in space exploration.
- The GIPM is a spacecraft which will use the aforementioned fuel to power the mission.