Claims
NASA's Kaufman-designed mercury ion engines (SERT-II) ran from 1970 to 1981
Documented · occurred What these labels mean →NASA's mercury ion engine program (Kaufman thruster design) flew as SERT-II, operating from 1970 to 1981.
Evidence
| Relation | Record | Note |
|---|---|---|
| documents | nasa.gov | NASA Glenn: Kaufman's mercury electron-bombardment engine; SERT II launched 3 Feb 1970; ran until propellant out, spring 1981 |
Sources
| Source | Relation | At |
|---|---|---|
| Die Glocke - the Nazi Bell (Why Files 2026) | reports |
Claim
NASA's mercury ion engine program (Kaufman thruster design) flew as SERT-II, operating from 1970 to 1981.