Cometary 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.


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    Title :

    Ion propulsion and Comet Halley rendezvous


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    Publication date :

    1979-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English