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ANU: Moth balls thrust satellites into space

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The chemical in moth balls, naphthalene, will be tested in space in a new satellite rocket propulsion system, Bogong, developed at The Australian National University (ANU). Scientists have designed the innovative thruster, with a familiar odour, in only six months from design to delivery. Primary testing was conducted on campus at ANU. The Bogong will […]