The Federal State Unitary Enterprise "Experimental Design Bureau Fakel" of the Russian Federal Space Agency is:

-the world leader in the field of Hall thruster development;
-the leading Russian developer and manufacturer of EPSs for 45 years;
-the first-rate and comprehensive capabilities in research,development,manufacturing,testing,and operation of EPSs;
-More than 218 SPTs are used on board Russian and foreign spacecraft (unique flight heritage).

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- The 50th anniversary since the day of EDB Fakel foundation is coming on. This jubilee will be celebrated in September 2005.
In this occasion several ceremonial events are planned to be held, including the Workshop, at which Russian and foreign specialists in the field of spacecraft electric propulsion systems as well as honored veterans of space industry will present their papers.
- An edition of "The history of EDB Fakel" edited by V. Murashko is being prepared for publication.

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