Mission News
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Dawn Glides Into New Year
NASA's Dawn spacecraft shut down its ion propulsion system today as scheduled.
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Dawn Tests Ion Engine
NASA's Dawn spacecraft successfully completed the first test of its ion propulsion system over the weekend.
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NASA's Dawn Spacecraft Enroute to Shed Light on Asteroid Belt
NASA's Dawn spacecraft is on its way to study a pair of asteroids after lifting off Thursday from the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
Mission Features
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NASA's Dawn Spacecraft Begins Interplanetary Cruise Phase
12.18.07 - NASA's Dawn spacecraft has successfully completed the initial checkout phase of the mission and begun its interplanetary cruise phase.
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'It' Came From Vesta
10.29.07 - NASA's Dawn spacecraft successfully completed the first test of its ion propulsion system over the weekend.