REM@MIT-MC@sri-unix.UUCP (08/04/83)
From: Robert Elton Maas <REM @ MIT-MC> Hey, that's a good start, using an ion rocket for attitude control etc. After it's proven its abilities for that sort of near-Earth stuff it can be enlarged (more reaction mass, better guidance) for use as a main engine for long interplanetary trips. I'm glad to hear they've been working on it and are ready to give it a try. I wonder how soon it can be flown? If anybody gets more info on this, please pass it along.