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ion thruster

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ID 575925 Last modified 17.12.2025
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Domain spacecraft & rockets
  • reaktiivmootor, milles tekitab reaktiivjõu elektrostaatilises väljas kiirendatud ioonide voog
  • a form of electric propulsion used for spacecraft propulsion in which ions are accelerated using electricity to create thrust
ioonpõtkur
Usage examples
  • Ioon-reaktiivmootoritele on reaktiivtõuke suurendamiseks tarvis palju võimsamat elektrienergia allikat kui fotoelementide patarei.
ion thruster
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  • Each of Dawn's three 30-centimeter-diameter (12- inch) ion thrust units is movable in two axes to allow for migration of the spacecraft's center of mass during the mission. This also allows the attitude control system to use the ion thrusters to help control spacecraft attitude.

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