Mercury ion engine, one of five

Made:
1978 in England
modifier:
Royal Aircraft Establishment
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Mercury ion engine, one of five

Details

Category:
Space Technology
Object Number:
1984-1161/5
Materials:
aluminium alloy, zinc alloy, metal (unknown), steel (metal), copper wire, electrical components and plastic coated wire
Measurements:
overall: 280 mm x 300 mm x 330 mm, , 1.95kg
type:
ion engine
credit:
DSTL (Defence Science & Technology Laboratory); Ministry of Defence (Farnborough)