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Ion propulsion and Comet Halley rendezvousCometary rendezvous missions using ion propulsion is considered. The characteristics of the ion engine are discussed including the fuel efficiency and acceleration, and the design of the ion engine is described. The operation of the ion drive engine and an overview of its applications are presented.
Document ID
19800003729
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Atkins, K. L. (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1979
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center Space Missions to Comets
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
80N11979
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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