Mission News

  • Mars

    Dawn Finishes Mars Phase

    With Mars disappearing in its metaphorical rearview mirror, NASA's Dawn spacecraft's next stop is the asteroid belt and the giant asteroid Vesta.

  • artist concept of Dawn in space

    Dawn Glides Into New Year

    NASA's Dawn spacecraft shut down its ion propulsion system today as scheduled.

  • artist concept of Dawn spacecraft

    Dawn Tests Ion Engine

    NASA's Dawn spacecraft successfully completed the first test of its ion propulsion system over the weekend.

Mission Features

  • Dawn Re-Lights the Ionic Fire

    06.08.08 - Mission controllers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory have received a transmission from the Dawn spacecraft confirming it has re-ignited its ion propulsion system.

  • Dawn Images The Red Planet

    02.20.09 - NASA's Dawn spacecraft imaged Mars during a Tues., Feb. 17 flyby. The flyby effectively changed the spacecraft's velocity as it heads toward future encounters with Ceres and Vesta.

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