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Discovery Mag: Step Aside, Rockets – Ion Engines Are Future of Space Travel.

“With compact ion engines on board, satellites can raise themselves from low Earth orbit to their final geostationary orbit under their own power. This will save enormous amounts of fuel and allow the use of much smaller launch vehicles which will save a lot of money.”

03/10/15 • 05:29 PM • Economics • Politics • Science • 1 Comment

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For longer distances, I’m holding out for Casimir drive propulsion.

Posted by Eric in Santa Fe on 03/11/15 at 11:50 AM

 

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