Orpington Astronomical Society

Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: Rick on Apr 17, 2008, 17:06:58

Title: Ion engine enters space race
Post by: Rick on Apr 17, 2008, 17:06:58
This laboratory in a leafy part of Hampshire is where defence and security firm Qinetiq develops and tests its ion engines - a technology that will take spacecraft to the planets, powered by the Sun.

More: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7346789.stm