Ion propulsion system to the rescue


Detail on Artemis PFM Ion thrusters
 
Detail on Artemis PFM Ion thrusters which are part of the satellite's propulsion systems

Ion propulsion diagrams
 
Ion propulsion diagrams - EITA and RITA.

Artemis
 
Artemis ion thrusters, photographed just before the fairing was placed over the satellite in preparation for launch onboard Ariane-5 Flight 142 on 12 July 2001.



Release date: 6 August 2001