UK-25 Large Ion thruster

Made:
1990

UK 25E Ion thruster engine originally designed for interplanetary missions, cylindrical in shape and approx. 25 cm in diameter. It produces a thrust of 200 mN or more with a high specific impulse. It is made of metal. Made by AEA technology plc, 1990.

Details

Category:
Space Technology
Object Number:
L2005-4006
Materials:
metal
Measurements:
diameter: x x , 250 mm,
type:
space technology and rocketry
credit:
AEA Technology plc

Parts

UK-25 Large Ion thruster

UK-25 Large Ion thruster

UK 25E Ion thruster engine originally designed for interplanetary missions, cylindrical in shape and approx. 25 cm in diameter. It produces a thrust of 200 mN or more with a high specific impulse. It is made of metal. Made by AEA technology plc, 1990.

Materials:
metal
Object Number:
L2005-4006/1
type:
space technology and rocketry
Plate from UK-25 Large Ion thruster

Plate from UK-25 Large Ion thruster

Circular metal plate, a solid outer rim with a mesh-like circular centre. Outer rim has six square shaped 'spokes' with oval shaped holes, the outer edge of these square spokes are folded slightly.

Measurements:
overall: 360 mm,
Materials:
metal
Object Number:
L2005-4006/2
type:
space technology and rocketry
Plate from UK-25 Large Ion thruster

Plate from UK-25 Large Ion thruster

Circular metal plate, a solid outer rim with a mesh-like circular centre. Six evenly spaced oval shaped holes alongside rim.

Measurements:
overall: 320 mm,
Materials:
metal
Object Number:
L2005-4006/3
type:
space technology and rocketry
Nuts and bolts from UK-25 Ion Thruster

Nuts and bolts from UK-25 Ion Thruster

Plastic bag containing various nuts, bolts and small metal parts from UK-25E Ion Thruster..

Materials:
metal
Object Number:
L2005-4006/4
type:
space technology and rocketry