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[[File:IPSP orbit.png|thumb|The probe in an orbit around [[Kerbin]]]] | [[File:IPSP orbit.png|thumb|The probe in an orbit around [[Kerbin]]]] | ||
| − | The '''Ion-Powered Space Probe''' is a [[Stock craft|stock probe]] which | + | The '''Ion-Powered Space Probe''' is a [[Stock craft|stock]] [[probe]] which utilizes the [[PB-ION Electric Propulsion System]]. |
| − | This probe requires a launcher to get into orbit, as the ion engine doesn't provide enough thrust. The [[Z-MAP Satellite]] launcher is capable | + | This probe requires a launcher to get into orbit, as the ion engine doesn't provide enough thrust. The [[Z-MAP Satellite]] launcher is capable of bringing this probe into orbit. |
| − | To power all electric systems including the engine two [[PB-NUK Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator]]s are mounted on | + | To power all electric systems, including the engine, two [[PB-NUK Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator]]s are mounted on opposite sides. They are buffered by four [[Z-100 Rechargeable Battery Pack]]s. As the generators aboard don't generate enough electricity and some is needed to run the command module, the ion engine can only run up to 10% of its maximum thrust. This limits the maximum force applied by the engine to about 50 N or completely dry an acceleration about 0.08 m/s². |
The probe is equipped with two [[sensor]]s: A [[2HOT Thermometer]] and a [[Double-C Seismic Accelerometer]]. | The probe is equipped with two [[sensor]]s: A [[2HOT Thermometer]] and a [[Double-C Seismic Accelerometer]]. | ||
[[Category:Stock craft]] | [[Category:Stock craft]] | ||
Revision as of 21:58, 18 May 2014
The Ion-Powered Space Probe is a stock probe which utilizes the PB-ION Electric Propulsion System.
This probe requires a launcher to get into orbit, as the ion engine doesn't provide enough thrust. The Z-MAP Satellite launcher is capable of bringing this probe into orbit.
To power all electric systems, including the engine, two PB-NUK Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators are mounted on opposite sides. They are buffered by four Z-100 Rechargeable Battery Packs. As the generators aboard don't generate enough electricity and some is needed to run the command module, the ion engine can only run up to 10% of its maximum thrust. This limits the maximum force applied by the engine to about 50 N or completely dry an acceleration about 0.08 m/s².
The probe is equipped with two sensors: A 2HOT Thermometer and a Double-C Seismic Accelerometer.
