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AVE (Advanced Propulsion Laboratory)

The Advanced Propulsion Laboratory (AVE) focuses on developing innovative propulsion technologies to enhance spacecraft efficiency and performance. By researching advanced systems like electric propulsion, propulsion integration, and new propulsion concepts, AVE aims to improve how spacecraft travel through space. This includes making missions more cost-effective, sustainable, and capable of reaching distant destinations. Ultimately, AVE's work contributes to the future of space exploration and the potential for missions to Mars and beyond, fostering scientific discovery and technological advancement in aerospace.