ESA - Kids - Technology - Ion drive versus chemical rocket


Launchers Spacecraft Mission control Useful space Space spinoffs	Ion drive versus chemical rocket This is a simple comparison to show the difference in fuel efficiency and performance between conventional chemical rocket thrusters and ion thrusters. Send this page to a friend	Looking at the Moon Looking at the Moon More about... SMART-1 Related articles Gone to the Moon... Ion drives: Science fiction or science fact? Let gravity assist you... ESA’s SMART-1 on course on lunar landing anniversary Related links Status reports