http://sci-techuniverse.blogspot.com/2015/10/nasas-revolutionary-propulsion-system.html
We've heard this before, so not letting myself get carried away. Would be great if it works as predicted.
I really hope they get this working. It'll be a huge game changer for space exploration.
A lot more on the VASIMR engine;
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_Specific_Impulse_Magnetoplasma_Rocket
"Three-quarter impulse engines, Mr. Sulu."
Yeah, I seem to recall reading about this last year. Keeping fingers crossed!
I think this is the same type of drive that they used in the book 'A Sword Into Darkness'. If you haven't read it, you should, it's a great book.
Quote from: OJsDad on December 23, 2015, 09:43:45 PM
I think this is the same type of drive that they used in the book 'A Sword Into Darkness'. If you haven't read it, you should, it's a great book.
Got excited about the book recommendation, went to Amazon, found out I already own it. ::)
Now to actually
read it...
This would've made The Martian a much less interesting book/movie.
Quote from: SirAndrewD on December 24, 2015, 09:56:51 PM
This would've made The Martian a much less interesting book/movie.
Ever see
Europa Report? I suppose something similar could be said.. at least for the long trip. ;)
Quote from: Nefaro on December 25, 2015, 08:10:20 PM
Quote from: SirAndrewD on December 24, 2015, 09:56:51 PM
This would've made The Martian a much less interesting book/movie.
Ever see Europa Report? I suppose something similar could be said.. at least for the long trip. ;)
How was Europa Report? I've got it bookmarked on one of the online services.
Quote from: Staggerwing on December 25, 2015, 08:12:17 PM
How was Europa Report? I've got it bookmarked on one of the online services.
You should watch it. I thought it was pretty good!
It's on Netflix iirc.
Will do.
Gracias :)