Media Information

 
 
 
Collection:
NASA Great Images in Nasa Collection
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.
Date:
09/15/1959
NASA Center:
Glenn Research Center
Subject Category:
Rocket Propulsion
Keywords:
Center
Keywords:
Research
Keywords:
Lewis
Keywords:
Ion
Keywords:
Engine
Keywords:
Beam
Audience:
General Public
facet_what:
Beam
facet_where:
Glenn Research Center (GRC)
facet_when:
09-15-1959
facet_when_year:
1959
Image #:
C1959-51640
original_url:
UID:
SPD-GRIN-GPN-2000-00 0383
Center:
GRC
Center Number:
C1959-51640
GRIN DataBase Number:
GPN-2000-000383
Creator-Photographer:
GRC
Original Source:
DIGITAL

Ion Beam