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06 Sep

NASA to Test Plasma Rocket at International Space Station [Space]

Plasma rockets are the rockets of the future. They use the same stuff that makes up the sun and stars, and follow the same principles that scientists believe govern black holes. And now, NASA is ready to harness that energy for their own devices. They're planning to test a plasma rocket at the Inter ...

Bury Gizmodo August 08

Plasma Rocket May Be Tested at Space Station

A new engine uses radio waves to create plasma to power a rocket through space. ...

Bury Discovery News August 07

NASA Plans Test of New Plasma Drive

Sallust writes "Flight international has an interesting article about the testing of a new electrically powered plasma engine called the Vasimir. It's being developed by former astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz and promises to greatly reduce the time and fuel required for interplanetary journeys. Accord ...

Bury Slashdot August 06