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[[Krypton]] is a noble gas, much like [[xenon]] and [[argon]]. It is useful as propellant for [[Ion_thruster|ion drives]], and an isotope of krypton, <sup>79</sup>Kr, has been proposed as a positron source in an experimental [[Ion_thruster#Scaled_radioisotope_positron_propulsion|radioisotope positron propulsion system]]. Krypton is also used by SpaceX for the thrusters in its Constellation project. The cost of Krypton is about 0,5$ per liter or about 350$ per kg<ref>https://www.chemicool.com/elements/krypton.html</ref>. | [[Krypton]] is a noble gas, much like [[xenon]] and [[argon]]. It is useful as propellant for [[Ion_thruster|ion drives]], and an isotope of krypton, <sup>79</sup>Kr, has been proposed as a positron source in an experimental [[Ion_thruster#Scaled_radioisotope_positron_propulsion|radioisotope positron propulsion system]]. Krypton is also used by SpaceX for the thrusters in its Constellation project. The cost of Krypton is about 0,5$ per liter or about 350$ per kg<ref>https://www.chemicool.com/elements/krypton.html</ref>. | ||
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Krypton is a noble gas, much like xenon and argon. It is useful as propellant for ion drives, and an isotope of krypton, 79Kr, has been proposed as a positron source in an experimental radioisotope positron propulsion system. Krypton is also used by SpaceX for the thrusters in its Constellation project. The cost of Krypton is about 0,5$ per liter or about 350$ per kg[1].
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