jeudi 24 septembre 2015

Researcher's experimental ion drive outperforms NASA's HiPEP engine

Dr Patrick Neumann of the University of Sydney working on the experimental drive

It seems as if the age of the bench-top breakthrough in rocket science is not a thing of the past. Dr Patrick Neumann of the University of Sydney has developed a new ion drive as part of his PhD thesis that is claimed to outperform the best one devised by NASA. According to Neumann, his new drive, which is still in the experimental stage, is more efficient than the latest High Power Electric Propulsion (HiPEP) ion engine and holds the promise of "Mars and back on a tank of fuel."

.. Continue Reading Researcher's experimental ion drive outperforms NASA's HiPEP engine

Section: Science

Tags:Related Articles:

from Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine http://ift.tt/1gTiWwE

0 commentaires:

Enregistrer un commentaire