Ambipolar Thruster - rocket propulsion system powered by the Sun

Martin on January 13, 2020 at 11:23 am

Idea: Ambipolar Thruster – rocket propulsion system powered by the Sun

Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/longm...

On Kickstarter…It reached the funding level but that was ages ago, have there been any more projects using ambipolar thrusters?

CAT: Launch a Water-Propelled Satellite into Deep Space

Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/proj

Join the first crowdsourced mission to explore a destination of your choice in the far reaches of space. @GoBluePlasma

Mickey on March 31, 2020 at 1:04 pm

Idea: Ambipolar Thruster – rocket propulsion system powered by the Sun

Link: https://youtu.be/Fcr-ZVuJYzU...

Background info about this propulsion method on YouTube

Ben Longmier | Plasma Ambipolar Thrusters

Link: https://youtu.be/Fcr-ZVuJYzU

Stella on March 31, 2020 at 1:11 pm

Idea: Ambipolar Thruster – rocket propulsion system powered by the Sun

Link: https://aip.scitation.org/doi/abs/10.1063/...

Also of interest…. Helicon thrusters: Will they ever fly

On helicon thrusters: Will they ever fly?

Link: https://aip.scitation.org/doi/ab

The feasibility of helicon plasma thrusters, commonly considered the most promising for deep space propulsion, is evaluated in terms of their plasma production efficiency, longevity, operation stab...

Munch on March 31, 2020 at 1:15 pm

Idea: Ambipolar Thruster – rocket propulsion system powered by the Sun

Link: https://web.archive.org/web/20160326220103...

Mars-Cat archive – which involved ambipolar thrust – this idea has yet to reach its full potential. Who will make it worthwhile an endeavour in the future is yet to be seen.

Mars-CAT | Home

Link: https://web.archive.org/web/2016

University of Houston College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

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