Ion Thruster

Spacecraft propulsion system using ionized particles for thrust.

Space PropulsionElectric ThrusterSpacecraft TechnologyRocket Engine

Complexity

Current best complexity is 6:

Ion Thruster
6
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Statistics

Discovered by
8boards
Best recipe held by
4boards
First discovered
6 monthsago
Crafted
16times
Made with
12recipes
Used in
11recipes

Highlights

  1. First discovered by
    Omega's board
    · 6 months ago
  2. Lowest complexity6first held by
    Jittery's board
    · 4 months ago
  3. Last crafted by
    James's board
    · 11 days ago
  4. Last used in a recipe by
    James's board
    · 11 days ago

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Technical information

Concept ID
12552
Color
#00aaff
Emoji
🚀/⚡🚀
Categories
Space Propulsion, Electric Thruster, Spacecraft Technology, Rocket Engine
Best complexity
6
First discovered
Feb 15, 2026, 00:04 UTC
Trademarked
No
Copyrighted
No

About "Ion Thruster" concept

Ion Thruster can be discovered in Concepts, categorized under Space Propulsion, Electric Thruster, Spacecraft Technology, Rocket Engine. Spacecraft propulsion system using ionized particles for thrust.

It has been discovered by 8 boards and crafted 16 times, first appearing 6 months ago. Ion Thruster can be created from 12 recipes, and goes on to appear as an ingredient in 11 others.

Ion Thruster was first discovered by Omega's board 6 months ago. The lowest-complexity recipe (6) is held by Jittery's board.

Related concepts worth exploring include Solar Sail, Ion Drive, Fusion Propellant, Interstellar Rocket Fuel, Plasma Engine, Fusion Propulsion, and 6 more.