# A new plasma thruster design breathes thin air for propellant

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-17 11:29 UTC · Category: Science · Sources: 4 · Current Velocity: 2

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zamin.uz | New plasma engine powered by atmospheric gas created | 2026-09-15 00:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimwFBVV95cUxQbjU3NE9FWlNrNVNkR2FDN2pNYy1XampIRUVnaU8xM2ZJTlR1dDNfdTBMaEhBUzR1dWZYLVRpR25YNXg0YVcxZFZMa1E0NW9ud3lnNmxHd0JqVHotQkpXQ291bDVqUjgxUVAwdk1EMExBbTdYczZyMjVJa0V0V1VjZ3FKcjNYQjB1ekhBMGowRzJFZGV1ZFFWWEwzaw?oc=5) |
| Universe Today | A New Design For A Plasma Engine Fuels On Only Thin Air | 2026-09-15 00:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxQT2h6a19PM0NFV3lLeEpSMVA4VG5lZ0VscUtnaDhLalltb2pJclhjQWhqUzVLZXVGNUxGRm9CdHV6LUlZNWVQc0diaDhpNkQ3cExtY1VReHVFaWFydl81aDdWbUM1S2N3NktBdExzOGJueENEbDlmR3dOYlc5SDNjZEtKZkdyalBhcjBJOFlDamRXZjRJS09VLXBR?oc=5) |
| universemagazine.com | Air-breathing thruster could keep satellites in orbit forever | 2026-09-15 00:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwwFBVV95cUxPVVZSZW1DRFVSTUxHa2piSEVwTXllMjFMSEtBNFVCa29CV3pkc0t3MmV3SThLNGVEaGdrQXotOVR2RzhOVzZzTG55UkFURV9waUpfZ3l2eW9TcUFqY1NSUWFBcG1xSzNnNDZ3ZXpXRW01TXhiSS1sakxwcFBGUmY2SERGcGhiaE9nLVdXUGE1S0dTcVhJVkN5dnY5N0Q3QXZZSUJIb3E2eHRLTVVwdEtCcTZDdC1SMEdETFMtamZHbjIxTnM?oc=5) |
| Phys.org | A new plasma thruster design breathes thin air for propellant | 2026-09-15 00:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ0FVX3lxTE05NFpPMjlHRmJmaGMyaG4yUnFlWkg0QlhKR3ZXdWljNDdBUlBFRjJ3Rm1sR2hIZWpUVEM5bnl4SnFONE1vZlBOQUItSGJKVzJ3OFFfRi0xemJOZWRfNGJBWTZCQXVVNXc?oc=5) |

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