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Electric Propulsion and Power Lab Tour

view from above of the equipment in the electric propulsion test facility with researchers inside a glass wall.
A vacuum chamber inside Glenn’s Electric Propulsion and Power Lab.
Credits: NASA

Overview

Witness firsthand NASA’s Electric Propulsion and Power Lab. The Electric Propulsion and Power Laboratory (EPPL), formerly known as the Electric Propulsion Laboratory (EPL), supports research and development of spacecraft power and electric propulsion systems.

The Electric Propulsion and Power Lab is located at Glenn Research Center, Ohio.

When

September 23, 2023
Tour buses depart from the Main Gate of NASA Glenn the following times:
8:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.

Registration

Closed

We have limited tour capacity for each date and location. Registering for a tour does not guarantee you will be selected. We use a randomization feature to ensure fairness for all registrants. If selected, you will receive a confirmation email two weeks in advance of the tour date with additional information and details. We will also send a declination email to those we cannot accommodate.

Frequently Asked Questions

2023 Tour Schedule

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Video Links

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