One fuel-cell factory, however, could make propulsion systems for every size and shape of vehicle.
Today, this quiet corner of England is developing propulsion systems for important spacecraft like Juno.
An important goal during these early weeks will be to test two innovative propulsion systems.
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They are betting on their experience in designing and building electric motors for ship propulsion systems for the US Navy.
Both propulsion systems produce only small amounts of thrust but are very efficient in terms of how much "propellant" they consume.
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Because the two engines will be used interchangeably on the same aircraft, major performance improvements can only be introduced when both propulsion systems are able to achieve similar results.
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In June 2010, Allison announced the dedication of a new hybrid facility, which, once fully operational, will have the capacity to produce 20, 000 commercial-duty hybrid propulsion systems each year.
Export controls also prompted the European Space Agency to pay to develop a European supplier of solenoid valves, so that European space-propulsion systems do not depend on this American part.
Nuclear propulsion systems may offer a less costly alternative.
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Kirk Flittie, who manages the Global Observer program for AeroVironment, says operating costs are low because the plane doesn't have to take off and land very often and it uses propulsion systems and electronics developed for the company's high-flying solar-powered planes.
Blunk, 26, had served on the aircraft carrier the USS Nimitz for more than six years, working with the boilers and propulsion systems of the nuclear-powered vessel, and hoped to re-enlist in the military, according to his grandparents Thomas and Kay Blunk of Central, Texas, outside Lufkin.
Throughout, the power, propulsion and communications systems were uninterrupted, the company said.
These innovative propulsion and energy systems will help customers explore portions of the world's oceans in conditions that previously were too challenging or costly to operate.
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Each of the department heads is an expert in one of the major ship departmental functions: Ship Operations, Intelligence, Propulsion, Engineering, Combat Systems, Supply, Air Operations, Aircraft Maintenance, Safety, Training, Navigation, Religious Ministries and Medical.
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As our knowledge improves, we'll develop new power generation, propulsion, life support and other systems that can support more distant travels.
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Aside from funding hurdles, this potential mission and others like it will depend on a steady supply of Pu-238 for propulsion and to power its onboard systems.
"The message did not arrive at the device meant to deploy the chute, " said Gentry Lee, chief engineer of planetary systems at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California.
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