Thrusters: “Low Thrust Space Propulsion” 1990 NASA Lewis Research Center
more at http://scitech.quickfound.net/astro/space_news.html “This video presents an overview of low thrust rocket engine propulsion concepts for space missio…
The N.E.X.T. Thing for Space Travel
The NASA Evolutionary Xenon Thruster or NEXT is an advanced Ion propulsion system developed at Glenn Research Center. Its unmatched fuel efficiency could giv… Download link http://kerbalspaceport.com/special-ion-plane/
Kerbal Space Program 5 Tips With Ion Engines
Website: http://ksp.fragmentedpoe.com More Bite-Size Tutorials: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBy2Gxc9LRVgYA99U7RYEri5_OG9guHf6 5 Tips With Ion Engin… Video Rating: 4 / 5
Ion Propulsion – Deep Space One (Documentary)(Part 1 of 4)
Deep Space One was the first NASA spacecraft to use ion powered rocketry. A very brief introduction to Ion Thrusters.
Using Gridded Ion Engines for Spacecraft Propulsion | NASA Space Science HD Video
This video shows the operation of a gridded ion thruster, which uses electric power to accelerate positively charged ions to generate thrust. Please rate and comment, thanks! Credit: NASA of a gridded ion thruster, which uses electric power to accelerate positively
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
New NASA Ion Thruster To Propel Spacecraft To 90,000 MPH | Video
http://www.youtube.com/v/HcEc7dnRppw NASA’s Evolutionary Xenon Thruster (NEXT) project has completed the longest duration test for a Space propulsion system (48,000 hours/5 1/2 years). This look inside the thrusters discharge chamber shows how it works.
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
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
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.
the most advanced ion space thruster in operation in vacuum system “iongaspropulsion@gmail.com”
This is a demonstration of the most advanced ion space thruster in operation. The device uses Krypton or Xenon and has efficiency of using of the propellant above 85%. The parameters of the thrusters are: Specific Impulse ISP=10000s, Power supply 10W, Accelerating voltage 4kV, Ion beam current 2.5mA, Evfficiency of using of electrical energy about […]
Would it b possible to travel space by using light as a source of propulsion? using a machine 4 the result?
Question by River Marsquin: Would it b possible to travel space by using light as a source of propulsion? using a machine 4 the result? New Way of Space Travel? Best answer: Answer by MCXDyea What do you think? Answer below!
What is plasma based propulsion and how far could it take you into space?
by ravi.k Question by Kameron Rogers: What is plasma based propulsion and how far could it take you into space? Best answer: Answer by Elizabeth HVASIMR is a plasma-based propulsion system. An electric power source is used to ionize fuel into plasma. Electric fields heat and accelerate the plasma while the magnetic fields direct the […]
Space craft fuel help?
by ravi.k Question by : Space craft fuel help? Is it possible to get a 747 sized space ship to space using VASIMR engines’ The ability to fly up 60 000ft’ And light weight. Only using 10 million dollars of fuel Best answer: Answer by MorningfoxDo you mean the ability to fly to space from […]
An ion propulsion rocket was used to accelerate a space probe. Ions of Xenon gas were ejected at high speed?
Question by : An ion propulsion rocket was used to accelerate a space probe. Ions of Xenon gas were ejected at high speed? Calculate the force exerted by an ion propulsion rocket on a space probe, and hence determine its acceleration is 7.35*10^-5. Here is some additional information: Mass of space probe = 490kg Speed […]
NASA’s Space Shuttle program, officially the Space Transportation System (STS)
Check out these MAGNETIC ENGINE images: NASA’s Space Shuttle program, officially the Space Transportation System (STS) Image by james_gordon_los_angeles Atlantis approaches the international Space Station (ISS) International Space Station, (ISS) Image by james_gordon_los_angeles Space Shuttle program, officially called Space Transportation System (STS) unpowered landing Image by james_gordon_los_angeles
Mars2010_ Pt4of6_ Various Panelists_ The VASIMR Drive For Space Exploration_ Panel Discussion.mp4
Mars2010_ Pt4of6_ Various Panelists_ The Vasimr Drive For Space Exploration_ Panel Discussion. The Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR) is an electro-magnetic thruster for spacecraft propulsion. It uses radio waves to ionize and heat a propellant and magnetic fields to accelerate the resulting plasma to generate thrust. It is one of several types of spacecraft […]
Mars2010_ Pt1of6_ Various Panelists_ The Vasimr Drive For Space Exploration_ Panel Discussion.mp4
Mars2010_ Pt1of6_ Various Panelists_ The Vasimr Drive For Space Exploration_ Panel Discussion. en.wikipedia.org The Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR) is an electro-magnetic thruster for spacecraft propulsion. It uses radio waves to ionize and heat a propellant and magnetic fields to accelerate the resulting plasma to generate thrust. It is one of several types of […]
Mars2010_ Pt5of6_ Various Panelists_ The VASIMR Drive For Space Exploration_ Panel Discussion.mp4
Mars2010_ Pt5of6_ Various Panelists_ The Vasimr Drive For Space Exploration_ Panel Discussion. The Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR) is an electro-magnetic thruster for spacecraft propulsion. It uses radio waves to ionize and heat a propellant and magnetic fields to accelerate the resulting plasma to generate thrust. It is one of several types of spacecraft […]
High performance Vacuum System for space propulsion development “iongaspropulsion@gmail.com”
This is a high performance vacuum system for development of advanced ion propulsion thruster. The parameters of the vacuum system are: pumping speed 450l/s, volume of the chamber 45l, pumping time to 10^-6mbar 10 min, to 10^-7mbar 30 min, time to open 10 min. This system is my design. I can provide consultancy about high […]