Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Dawn Mission Status: Spacecraft Tests Ion Engine

http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/dawn/news/dawn-20071009.html

Ion engines, a new technology seems to be a viable new technology. High efficient use of fuel coupled with powerful propulsion.

How do these engines work?

What is the principle reaction behind the device?

What will this mean to space travel and life on earth?

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