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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 to bring this probe into orbit. | 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 to bring this probe into orbit. | ||
| − | To power all electric systems including the engine two [[PB-NUK Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator]]s are mounted on the left and right side. They are buffered by four [[Z-100 Rechargable 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 | + | To power all electric systems including the engine two [[PB-NUK Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator]]s are mounted on the left and right side. They are buffered by four [[Z-100 Rechargable 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 04:23, 5 March 2014
The Ion-Powered Space Probe is a stock probe which utilise 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 to bring this probe into orbit.
To power all electric systems including the engine two PB-NUK Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators are mounted on the left and right side. They are buffered by four Z-100 Rechargable 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.
