To Mars and Beyond, Fast! Seedhouse Erik
To Mars and Beyond, Fast! Seedhouse Erik As advanced space propulsion moves slowly from science fiction to achievable reality, the Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket, or VASIMR, is a…
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To Mars and Beyond, Fast! Seedhouse Erik
As advanced space propulsion moves slowly from science fiction to achievable reality, the Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket, or VASIMR, is a leading contender for making 'Mars in a month' a possibility. Developed by Ad Astra Rockets, which was founded by astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz and backed by NASA, its first commercial tests are imminent. The current book describes this landmark technology grounded in plasma physics and offering a practical technological solution for exploring beyond low Earth orbit in the decades to come.
Strong magnetic fields then funnel this plasma out the back of the engine, creating thrust. VASIMR heats plasma to extreme temperatures using radio waves. The continuous propulsion may place long, fast interplanetary journeys within reach in the near future.
While scientists dream of the possibilities of using fusion or well-controlled