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Illustration of Dawn Spacecraft Core Structure

Illustration of Dawn Spacecraft Core Structure

Photojournal: PIA12027

Source: NASA/JPL/Orbital Sciences Corporation

Published: May 29, 2009

This illustration shows the core structure with ion propulsion system installed aboard NASA's Dawn spacecraft.

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