NASA NTRS · 19800003729
Ion propulsion and Comet Halley rendezvous
Abstract
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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Atkins, K. L.. 1979-01-01. Ion propulsion and Comet Halley rendezvous. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19800003729
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