From a NASA mission this year to the Martian movie, there has been a lot of talk about the red planet. And now, physicists think they have a way to get people there:
Physicists in France have figured out how to optimise an advanced type of electric rocket thruster that uses a stream of plasma travelling at 72,420 km/h (45,000 mph) to propel spacecraft forward, allowing them to run on 100 million times less fuel than conventional chemical rockets.
Let’s find out more on how this futuristic thruster works on page 2
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Sy. De. Et
I think lithium ion would be better than a plasma pulse Engine. Just like a Tie Fighter, Tie meaning twin ion engine. It would be a more reliable fuel source and better mobility/ performance. My opinion is the science and astro dynamics is slightly more practical for the tech the human race has on hand.
Trent Calloway
Takes to long to get to speed
Since space is not empty is it plausible to collect fuel as you travel
Perhaps even collect from the exhaust stream