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> This works to a degree - each thruster weights something

A lot less than the fuel for chemical or propellant for nuclear thermal, though

> and has cooling requirement.

That's for the electricity generation, not the thrusters

> Also wear and tear if you run them preatty much continuously.

The whole point of using thrusters is to run them continuously. No moving parts.



IIRC some ion thrusters experience grid erosion over very long runs - stuff can wear out even without moving parts.




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