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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 utilizes the [[PB-ION Electric Propulsion System]]. | + | The '''Ion-Powered Space Probe''' is a [[Stock craft|stock]] [[probe]] which utilizes the [[PB-ION Electric Propulsion System]] ion engine. |
| − | This probe requires a launcher | + | This probe requires a launcher, as the ion engine doesn't provide enough thrust even to leave the ground. The [[Z-MAP Satellite]] launcher is capable of bringing this probe into orbit. |
| − | + | Two [[PB-NUK Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator]]s, mounted on opposite sides, are its only electric generators. 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 three [[sensor]]s: A [[2HOT Thermometer]], a [[Double-C Seismic Accelerometer]], and a [[GRAVMAX Negative Gravioli Detector]] | The probe is equipped with three [[sensor]]s: A [[2HOT Thermometer]], a [[Double-C Seismic Accelerometer]], and a [[GRAVMAX Negative Gravioli Detector]] | ||
[[Category:Stock craft]] | [[Category:Stock craft]] | ||
Revision as of 23:02, 11 August 2014
The Ion-Powered Space Probe is a stock probe which utilizes the PB-ION Electric Propulsion System ion engine.
This probe requires a launcher, as the ion engine doesn't provide enough thrust even to leave the ground. The Z-MAP Satellite launcher is capable of bringing this probe into orbit.
Two PB-NUK Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators, mounted on opposite sides, are its only electric generators. 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 three sensors: A 2HOT Thermometer, a Double-C Seismic Accelerometer, and a GRAVMAX Negative Gravioli Detector
