Satellite named Kosmos 2499 was launched on May 23,2014 from
Plesetsk, Russia. It’s purpose was stated to collect Space Debris but later on
when it was found that it could maneuver itself, scientist described its functioning as a
Satellite Maintenance vehicle which is designed to test Plasma Propulsion
engines or Ion Thrusters. These thrusters are new generations hall effect
thrusters which can maneuver any spacecraft by shifting east-west and north-south axis. These hall
effect thrusters use fraction of energy used by present propulsion engines.
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