Temperature System

How is DS1's heat balance maintained?

What temperature is the ion propulsion engine?

The temperature of the ion propulsion systems varies depending on what part of the system you are talking about. The ion thruster itself reaches temperatures as high as 300 degrees C during peak thrusting, and as low as -100 degrees C during far-from-Sun, non-thrusting periods. -100 degrees C may seem very cold, but it is still much warmer than the void of space.


What could go wrong on DS1 if it gets too cold?
What could go wrong on DS1 if there's too much heat?
How is DS1's heat balance maintained?
What is heat?
How does heat move?

Will DS1 get heated directly by the Sun?
What is heat balance?
What are heat sinks on DS1?
What are heat sources on DS1?
What is a heat source?

Why does electrical current make heat?