A new type of micropropulsion system for miniature satellites called CubeSats uses an innovative design of tiny nozzles that release precise bursts of water vapor to maneuver the spacecraft.

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FEMTA micropropulsion technology is developed by Purdue University in collaboration with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center with funding from NASA SmallSat Technology Partnership grant NNX15AW40A.

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