Tuesday, December 13, 2005

Yet more good news on the space front!

Plasma Engine Could Open Up Space Exploration

ESA has confirmed the principle of a new space thruster that may ultimately give much more thrust than today's electric propulsion techniques. The concept is an ingenious one, inspired by the northern and southern aurorae, the glows in the sky that signal increased solar activity.


We might get off this mudball yet . . .

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