Sentences with phrase «ion propulsion system»

Dawn's ion propulsion system is based on the technology successfully demonstrated by Deep Space 1.

This two - stop tour of our solar system is made possible by Dawn's ion propulsion system, its three ion engines being much more efficient than chemical propulsion.

Thanks to its ion propulsion system, Dawn is the first spacecraft ever targeted to orbit two deep - space destinations.

A short while later, the Europa mission came back to life, when it was linked with an experimental ion propulsion system powered by a nuclear fission reactor, the pet idea of Sean O'Keefe, then NASA's administrator.

The review panel also raised concerns about a number of technical problems, including the reliability of the novel ion propulsion system.

Using its ion propulsion system, Dawn will enter orbit around Ceres on March 6.

Not exact matches

Accion Systems is developing revolutionary ion beam propulsion technologies for satellites, that are light, powerful, and affordable.

Rayman's nonchalance was due to Dawn's innovative ion - engine propulsion system.

The system ionizes liquid metal cesium and ejects little batches of ions to provide propulsion.

-- Principal Investigator: Dr. Christopher Russell, UCLA — Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Pasadena, CA (Project management, system engineering, ion propulsion subsystem, science operations and spacecraft flight operations)-- Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida (Launch services via NASA Launch Services Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Pasadena, CA (Project management, system engineering, ion propulsion subsystem, science operations and spacecraft flight operations)-- Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida (Launch services via NASA Launch Services propulsion subsystem, science operations and spacecraft flight operations)-- Kennedy Space Center, Cape Canaveral, Florida (Launch services via NASA Launch Services Contract).

Propulsion: Solar - electric propulsion using three gimballed NSTAR ion engines and monopropellant reaction contrPropulsion: Solar - electric propulsion using three gimballed NSTAR ion engines and monopropellant reaction contrpropulsion using three gimballed NSTAR ion engines and monopropellant reaction control system.

The Insight Hybrid is now powered by the third generation of Honda's two - motor hybrid system that pairs a 1.5 - liter Atkinson cycle engine to an electric propulsion motor and lithium - ion battery pack.

The Insight features only one engine: A two - motor hybrid system with a 1.5 - liter Atkinson cycle four - cylinder engine, mated to an electric propulsion motor and lithium - ion battery pack.

The advanced propulsion system in the Jeep Renegade concept starts with a lithium - ion battery pack that can drive the vehicle for 65 kilometres.

The new Ford Focus electric car promises to travel 100 miles per charge from its lithium - ion battery pack, whose technology is several thousand dollars more expensive than its traditional gas propulsion system.

The high - performance propulsion system of the VELITE 6 plug - in hybrid electric vehicle is composed of an EVT electronically controlled variable transmission, two AC permanent - magnet synchronous motors with a high - performance lithium - ion battery, and a 1.5 L naturally aspirated engine especially tuned for hybrid vehicles.

The 2019 Honda Insight features the third - generation of the Honda two - motor hybrid system, featuring a 1.5 - liter Atkinson cycle 4 - cylinder engine, electric propulsion motor and a lithium - ion battery pack working together to offer 151 combined horsepower and 197 pound - feet of electric motor torque.

Hybrid / EV / hydrogen battery (nickel - metal hydrate or lithium - ion drive propulsion battery) including the case and mounting hardware, junction block, main battery cable, and frame wire; onboard battery charging system including charge controller, plug in outlets, plug in cable, and trickle charger cable; electric AC compressor and motor; electric steering rack, gear, and motor; electro / hydraulic power steering pump and reservoir; hydrogen fuel cell stack; seals and gaskets.

This electric vehicle uses a 16.5 - kWh lithium - ion propulsion battery rechargeable energy storage system with a liquid thermal management system and active control.

Battery, Propulsion, Lithium - ion, 19 kWh, Rechargeable Energy Storage System includes liquid thermal management system with active cSystem includes liquid thermal management system with active csystem with active control

The ELR will advance the design theme of the Converj while featuring an electric propulsion system made up of a T - shaped lithium - ion battery, an electric drive unit, and a four - cylinder engine - generator.

Advanced New Powertrain The all - new Insight is powered by the third generation of Honda's two - motor hybrid system, featuring a highly efficient 1.5 - liter Atkinson cycle engine, a powerful electric propulsion motor, and lithium - ion battery pack.