Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Full Throttle For Deep Space 1

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 31, 2000 is “Full Throttle For Deep Space 1,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Deep Space 1 Project , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 190 words.

Full Throttle For Deep Space 1
Credit: Deep Space 1 Project , JPL , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“At full throttle the Deep Space 1 spacecraft’s innovative ion drive produces about 1/50th of a pound of thrust … a force so great that it would just about hold up a piece of paper on planet Earth! Still, powered by solar arrays ion propulsion systems can run continuously.”

— APOD editors, August 31, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 31, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Deep Space 1 Project , JPL , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 190 words

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