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To Mars and beyond, fast!: how plasma propulsion will revolutionize space exploration
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 Cha...
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Acceso en línea: | https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-22918-8 http://cds.cern.ch/record/2272791 |
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author | Chang Díaz, Franklin Seedhouse, Erik |
author_facet | Chang Díaz, Franklin Seedhouse, Erik |
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description | 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. VASIMR heats plasma to extreme temperatures using radio waves. Strong magnetic fields then funnel this plasma out the back of the engine, creating thrust. 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 matter-antimatter interactions to propel spacecraft fast and far, that goal is still some way over the horizon. VASIMR provides a more attainable propulsion technology that is based on the matter-antimatter concept. The book describes a landmark technology grounded in plasma physics and offering a practical technological solution for exploring beyond low Earth orbit in the decades to come. |
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spelling | cern-22727912021-04-21T19:09:23Zdoi:10.1007/978-3-319-22918-8http://cds.cern.ch/record/2272791engChang Díaz, FranklinSeedhouse, ErikTo Mars and beyond, fast!: how plasma propulsion will revolutionize space explorationAstrophysics and AstronomyAs 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. VASIMR heats plasma to extreme temperatures using radio waves. Strong magnetic fields then funnel this plasma out the back of the engine, creating thrust. 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 matter-antimatter interactions to propel spacecraft fast and far, that goal is still some way over the horizon. VASIMR provides a more attainable propulsion technology that is based on the matter-antimatter concept. The book describes a landmark technology grounded in plasma physics and offering a practical technological solution for exploring beyond low Earth orbit in the decades to come.Springeroai:cds.cern.ch:22727912017 |
spellingShingle | Astrophysics and Astronomy Chang Díaz, Franklin Seedhouse, Erik To Mars and beyond, fast!: how plasma propulsion will revolutionize space exploration |
title | To Mars and beyond, fast!: how plasma propulsion will revolutionize space exploration |
title_full | To Mars and beyond, fast!: how plasma propulsion will revolutionize space exploration |
title_fullStr | To Mars and beyond, fast!: how plasma propulsion will revolutionize space exploration |
title_full_unstemmed | To Mars and beyond, fast!: how plasma propulsion will revolutionize space exploration |
title_short | To Mars and beyond, fast!: how plasma propulsion will revolutionize space exploration |
title_sort | to mars and beyond, fast!: how plasma propulsion will revolutionize space exploration |
topic | Astrophysics and Astronomy |
url | https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-22918-8 http://cds.cern.ch/record/2272791 |
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