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‘Most powerful’ space magnet could lead to superconducting thrusters for deep space
While scientists have toyed with the idea of using AF-MPD thrusters since the 1970s, the Paihau-Robinson team believes it ...
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Electric Propulsion Magnets Ready for Space Tests
From outside, there’s little to suggest that this is the birthplace of a remarkable piece of technology bound for the ...
China’s crazy levitating train took a big step toward becoming a reality
The result of this advancement is an ultra-smooth ride at unprecedented speeds, and recent tests have shown promising results ...
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New Propulsion Technology Could Send Spaceships to Mars in a Month
Russia's Rosatom is developing a plasma electric rocket engine that could drastically reduce travel time to Mars, potentially ...
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The ion propul­sion sys­tem
In an ion propulsion system, electrons are fired into a magnetic field containing the noble gas xenon. When a xenon atom is hit, it loses one of its negatively charged electrons and turns into a ...
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Arnold Magnetic Technologies' Advanced Brushless DC Permanent Magnet Motors
Customizable, ITAR-registered, and DFARS-compliant solutions for mission-critical applications ...