As advanced in-space propulsion moves from science fiction to reality, the Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket, or VASIMR® engine, is a leading contender for making 'Mars in a month' a possibility. A paradigm shift in space transportation, this book is an in-depth and compelling story co-written by its inventor.
It traces the riveting history of the development of the VASIMR® engine. This landmark technology is grounded in concepts of advanced plasma physics. It cross-pollinates ideas and disciplines to offer a new, practical, and sustainable solution for in-space transportation beyond low Earth orbit in the decades to come.
Invented by the co-holder of the world's spaceflight record, astronaut Franklin Chang Dìaz, the VASIMR® engine is developed by Ad Astra Rocket Company in its Texas facilities with NASA as part of the NextSTEP VASIMR® partnership. With adequate funding, the first spaceflight of the VASIMR® engine is imminent.
Plasma rockets feature exhaust velocities far above those achievable by conventional chemical rockets. The VASIMR® engine is the most advanced high-power plasma propulsion system operating in the world today and it may place long, fast interplanetary journeys withinour reach in the near future.
| ISBN: | 9783319229171 |
| Publication date: | 14th June 2017 |
| Author: | Franklin R ChangDíaz, Erik Seedhouse |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer International Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 201 pages |
| Series: | Space Exploration |
| Genres: |
Astronomy, space and time Astronautics Electrical engineering Aerospace and aviation technology Solar system: the Sun and planets Applied physics Energy technology and engineering |
As advanced in-space propulsion moves from science fiction to reality, the Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket, or VASIMR® engine, is a leading contender for making 'Mars in a month' a possibility. A paradigm shift in space transportation, this book is an in-depth and compelling story co-written by its inventor. It traces the riveting history of the development of the VASIMR® engine. This landmark technology is grounded in concepts of advanced plasma physics. It cross-pollinates ideas and disciplines to offer a new, practical, and sustainable solution for in-space transportation beyond low Earth orbit in the decades to come. Invented by the co-holder of the world's spaceflight record, astronaut Franklin Chang Dìaz, the VASIMR® engine is developed by Ad Astra Rocket Company in its Texas facilities with NASA as part of the NextSTEP VASIMR® partnership.
To Mars and Beyond, Fast! features in the following genres: Astronomy, space and time, Astronautics, Electrical engineering, Aerospace and aviation technology, Solar system: the Sun and planets, Applied physics, Energy technology and engineering
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To Mars and Beyond, Fast! was written by Franklin R ChangDíaz, Erik Seedhouse and published by Springer an imprint of Springer International Publishing
To Mars and Beyond, Fast! has 201 pages
Yes it is part of Space Exploration series
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