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NASA Center: Glenn Research Center
Image # : C1959-51640
Date : 09/15/1959

Title

Ion Beam

Full Description

This small ion rocket is being tested inside a vacuum test facility. The test is being monitored by a small camera lens inside the test chamber. Ion rockets are an idea that has existed since the 1950s. They were first used operationally by the Soviet Union and later were employed by American commercial spacecraft and NASA space probes. They provide very low thrust, but are extremely efficient.

Keywords

Ion Beam Ion Engine Lewis Research Center

Subject Category

Rocket Propulsion,

Reference Numbers

  • Center: GRC
  • Center Number: C1959-51640
  • GRIN DataBase Number: GPN-2000-000383

Source Information

  • Creator/Photographer: GRC
  • Original Source: DIGITAL

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Small .jpg 640 512 117
Medium .jpg 1500 1200 592
Large .jpg 3000 2400 1,939

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