+ http://science.SlashDot.org/story/12/02 ... ace-flight
'seems "everybody's" going Electric... 'bout time...
OT: First EVs, now... ERs !!!
OT: First EVs, now... ERs !!!
Electric Rockets:
+ http://science.SlashDot.org/story/12/02 ... ace-flight
'seems "everybody's" going Electric... 'bout time...
+ http://science.SlashDot.org/story/12/02 ... ace-flight
'seems "everybody's" going Electric... 'bout time...
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Sheany
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OT: First EVs, now... ERs !!!
This isn't that new. Ion thrusters have been around for a very long time, it's just that they're refining their use.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ion_thruster
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ion_thruster
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Thalass
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OT: First EVs, now... ERs !!!
From what i can tell, VASIMR is the one to go for.
I'll drive an electric vehicle one day.
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Richo
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OT: First EVs, now... ERs !!!
I dunno once your in space being green is not much of an issue.
No global warming, no green house effect and nuclear waste in a decay orbit to the sun...
No global warming, no green house effect and nuclear waste in a decay orbit to the sun...
So the short answer is NO but the long answer is YES.
Help prevent road rage - get outta my way!
Help prevent road rage - get outta my way!