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ion engine

/ˈaɪən ˈendʒɪn/

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/ˈaɪən ˈendʒɪn/C1formalscientific
  • ruТип двигателя космического аппарата, который создает тягу путем ускорения ионов (заряженных частиц) с помощью электрических полей, известный своей высокой топливной эффективностью по сравнению с традиционными химическими ракетами.

A type of spacecraft propulsion that generates thrust by accelerating ions (charged particles) using electric fields, known for its high fuel efficiency compared to traditional chemical rockets.

  1. Spacecraft propulsion systemC1formal

    A type of electric propulsion system for spacecraft that generates thrust by accelerating ions (charged particles) using electric fields.

    ruИонный двигатель

    • The Dawn spacecraft used an ion engine to travel to the asteroid belt.
    • Ion engines are highly efficient but produce low thrust compared to chemical rockets.
    • NASA has been developing advanced ion engines for deep space missions.