NASA developing new drive

[besilarius]

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.

[OJsDad]

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

[DoctorQuest]

"Three-quarter impulse engines, Mr. Sulu."

[Martok]

Yeah, I seem to recall reading about this last year.  Keeping fingers crossed! 

[OJsDad]

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.

[Staggerwing]

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...

[SirAndrewD]

This would've made The Martian a much less interesting book/movie.

[Nefaro]

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.  ;)

[Staggerwing]

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.

[Nefaro]

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.

[Staggerwing]

Will do.

Gracias  :)