Deep Space 1
Artist's concept of the Deep Space 1 spacecraft.
Launched on October 24, 1998, NASA's Deep Space 1 was an engineering test flight for a dozen new technologies, including highly-efficient ion engines and autonomous navigation software. Asteroid 9969 Braille was a bonus science target. DS1's primary mission was a resounding success. All 12 technology tests were successful.
Credit: NASA/JPL
Image Number: PIA04242
Date: December 1, 2002
Deep Space 1
Artist's concept of the Deep Space 1 spacecraft.
Launched on October 24, 1998, NASA's Deep Space 1 was an engineering test flight for a dozen new technologies, including highly-efficient ion engines and autonomous navigation software. Asteroid 9969 Braille was a bonus science target. DS1's primary mission was a resounding success. All 12 technology tests were successful.
Credit: NASA/JPL
Image Number: PIA04242
Date: December 1, 2002