GOCE’s Turns On Its Ion Propulsion Engine
April 6, 2009
The animation shows a close-up of the ion-propulsion assembly, which keeps the GOCE in a smooth trajectory ““ free from all effects except the gravity field itself. Two winglets provide additional aerodynamic stability. credit: ESA
Topics:
Gravimetry, Spacecraft propulsion, European Space Agency, Wingtip device, Ion thruster, Spaceflight, Gravity Field and Steady-State Ocean Circulation Explorer, Space exploration