VASIMR at Full Power
This video shows the startup of the VASIMR 1st stage over 5 seconds, the increasing power of the second stage over 3 seconds, a plateau of full power operati… Video Rating: 4 / 5
Mars in 39 Days?: the VASIMR Plasma Engine. Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ph.D.
From DDP 31st Annual Meeting, July 13, 2013, Houston, TX. Dr. Franklin Chang Diaz is founder and current CEO of Ad Astra Rocket Company, www.adastrarocket.com, a U.S. firm developing advanced plasma rocket technology with operations in Houston, Texas, and Guanacaste, Costa Rica. In 2005 Dr. Chang Díaz completed a 25-year career as a NASA astronaut, […]
VASIMR Orbital Sweeper for Space Debris Removal
Ad Astra Rocket Company’s VASIMR technology enables the next generation of high-power solar electric propulsion to mitigate orbital debris in a timely and co… Video Rating: 5 / 5
Self Running Magnetic Motor Stator Test #2 update
Updates, FAQ’s and Reports Now Archived at: http://www.StatorPro.com http://www.JamesRoneyStators.com Pleaseee pass the links around. Thanks a million! _____… Video Rating: 3 / 5
Sixty Six Thousand Watt Solar Electric Installation Part 1
66 Thousand Watt Solar Electric Installation for R.E.P Energy. Electrical work subcontracted by Photon Electric. Video Rating: 5 / 5
Kerbal Space Program on wings – #102 – Ion-Engine to the Mun
In order to improve the efficiency of spaceflight, it’s time to test out a new propulsion system: the Ion-engine should propel a small spacecraft to the Mun…. Video Rating: 5 / 5
What is exactly going to happen on December 21st 2012?
Question by Answers4You: What is exactly going to happen on December 21st 2012? I heard that it is going to be a visual event that happens every 26,000 years or so. Does anyone have knowledge of what is going to happen? Best answer: Answer by Paul in San DiegoThe Mayan calendar ends on that date. […]
Q&A: Both plasma and ion rockets use magnetic fields to contain?
by HenryFigueroa Question by Rob: Both plasma and ion rockets use magnetic fields to contain? Quote Both plasma and ion rockets use magnetic fields to contain and fire high speed ions out of the thrusters. Unfortunately, they don’t have as much raw thrust or acceleration as chemical rockets do. They do have the ability to […]
Is there already an asteroid approaching to our planet?
Question by Engr. Ronald: Is there already an asteroid approaching to our planet? Is there already an asteroid or a Comet approaching to our planet to be impact, even its still very very far away from us? Best answer: Answer by oldwoodstockhippieYes,with the many asteroids in space there is one with earth as it’s target. […]
NASA Connect – Rocket to The Stars
NASA Connect video containing four segments as described following. First segment of Rocket to the Stars defines work and energy using the concepts of force,…
Q&A: Could laser propulsion or microwave propulsion be the next big thing like the combustion engine?
Question by Paulita: Could laser propulsion or microwave propulsion be the next big thing like the combustion engine? When the technology gets better could laser propulsion or microwave propulsion be the next big thing like the combustion engine ? Quote I’m saying it is energy problem why laser propulsion and microwave propulsion is scfi and […]
What exactly is supposed to happen in 2012?
Question by Spacetravel4: What exactly is supposed to happen in 2012? December 21 2012? How can you prove this hoax is just a big scam? So many good answers! So many good answers! Best answer: Answer by Ivan Aexactly nothing. The mayan calendar seems to end that year, that’s all. Edit: Someone said the Mayans […]
Mars2010_ Pt6of6_ Various Panelists_ The VASIMR Drive For Space Exploration_ Panel Discussion.mp4
Mars2010_ Pt6of6_ Various Panelists_ The Vasimr Drive For Space Exploration_ Panel Discussion. The Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR) is… Video Rating: 5 / 5
DEMV Mark 4 + Mark 4 ION engine
DEMV Mark 4 + Mark 4 ION engine Ikle low gravity test.
How does the ion propulsion engine work?
by gmeurope Question by Bobbi: How does the ion propulsion engine work? i really need to know how it completely works but in a way i could easily explain it. Best answer: Answer by panic modeit blasts ions. ions are produced and accelerated using high voltage. electric power needed this could for example be obtained […]
Ion-Powered Rovers (KSP .18.1)
*THANK YOU SCOTT MANLEY for sending people my way =)* Well I had this idea of making a rover so I decided to follow through with it… and I’m glad I did cause these things are awesome :DI just wish I had the patience to use them properly xD Music is by Module (Used with […]
Take A Tour Of Vesta, The Giant Asteroid Explored By NASA’s Dawn Spacecraft | Video
Explore the mountains, cliffs, and craters of Vesta, one of the largest asteroids in the solar system. The data for this simulated flyover was gathered by NASA’s Dawn spacecraft, which will leave Vesta for the dwarf planet Ceres in September.
Q&A: Where are the Van Allen radiation belts located in relation to the Earth’s plasmasphere?
by NASA Goddard Photo and Video Question by wondering: Where are the Van Allen radiation belts located in relation to the Earth’s plasmasphere? Do the belts sit inside the plasmasphere? Or does the plasmasphere sit between the two belts? Do the belts sit inside the plasmasphere? Or does the plasmasphere sit between the two belts? […]
What channels do you receive on the saorview box?
Question by jay_sb03: What channels do you receive on the saorview box? I know it’s the free to air channels, but what is the full list? Best answer: Answer by leo561That All depends on your set up. Do you have a motorized dish? If not depends on which bird you have it pointed at usually […]
What are the ramifications of the depletion of free electrons and positive ions in the ionosphere?
Question by Mind: What are the ramifications of the depletion of free electrons and positive ions in the ionosphere? Best answer: Answer by SimonNASA has something listed on this topic: http://www.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1984JATP…46..517S Give your answer to this question below!