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Model: Ion. Gross Mass: 15,627 kg (34,451 lb). Empty Mass: 5,498 kg (12,121 lb). Thrust (vac): 274 N (61 lbf). Isp: 5,300 sec. Burn time: 1,900,000 sec. Propellants: Electric/Mercury. Isp(sl): 0 sec. Diameter: 4.40 m (14.40 ft). Span: 4.40 m (14.40 ft). Length: 18.00 m (59.00 ft). Country: USA. No Engines: 1. Motor: Ion. Status: Study. Cost $ : 49.010 million. First Flight: 1990. 1970's conceptual design of ion upper stage sized for use in the shuttle. It was nuclear-electric and intended for trans-Jovian planetary missions Contact us with any corrections, additions, or comments. Conditions for use of drawings, pictures, or other materials from this site.. To contact astronauts or cosmonauts. © Mark Wade, 1997 - 2008 except where otherwise noted. |