GOCE's electric ion propulsion engine switched on

Monday, April 6, 2009 - 10:21 in Physics & Chemistry

GOCE's sophisticated electric ion propulsion system has been switched on and confirmed to be operating normally, marking another crucial milestone in the satellite's post-launch commissioning phase.

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