Questions on spacecraft propulsion techniques that are either theoretical or not yet at a high technology readiness level.
Questions tagged [advanced-propulsion]
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Could a spaceship be "charged" with kinetic energy instead of having to be propulsed?
Could we use some kind of rotating sling or magnetic loop to accelerate a spaceship to (very) high speed and then release it and hurl it away?
Today all spaceships are propelled by engines and some fuel/energy source on board themselves. An…
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Which space drive concept would likely be most suitable for Interplanetary travel?
Of the several concepts of space propulsion drives listed for interplanetary launch, travel, and landings,
which one should I research? Or is a good ole-fashioned ion drive adequate?
Assume that all are possible, except faster than light.
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Does a feasible high thrust high specific impulse engine exist using current non space technology?
What I mean is an engine whose thrust is on the order of tens to hundreds of Newtons with an ISP "well" above that of chemical engines. I don't require this engine to be space ready - if it has to plug into a mega watt generator and only works on…
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