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by 7952 3820 days ago
This is an interesting study that could get 20kg into Pluto orbit. It uses gridded ion engines coupled to multiple Radioisotope Thermal Generators.

PDF: http://www.esa.int/gsp/ACT/doc/PRO/ACT-RPR-PRO-ISTS2004-Plut...