NSTAR (ion engine)

Type: Ion Engine
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: NASA Glenn

First Flight: October 24, 1998
Status: Active
Propellant: Xenon
Chambers: 1

Thrust (vac.): 0.092 N (2.1 kW)
Throttle: 21.7% to 100% (20mN to 92 mN)
ISP (vac.): 1900 s to 3120 s (dependent on throttle)
Burn time: 333 days +
Ignitions: unlimited