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Friday, April 8, 2011

Speaking of VASIMR

Looks like the VASIMR (Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket) VF-200 will get tested aboard the ISS. This prototype is a long way from powering a trip to Mrs, but it could one day provide a major boost in getting us to far-distant space objects several times faster than chemical rockets.

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