Electrostatic ion thrusters are almost an order of magnitude better, on the order of 2,000-3,000 seconds, with some reaching closer to 10,000 seconds in experiments, while the experimental VASIMR ...

This new propulsion system could rewrite the rules of spaceflight—not to mention completely defy conventional physics.

To Buhler, it's a major breakthrough that means "that there’s some underlying physics that can essentially place force on an object" given "an asymmetry in either electrostatic pressure or some ...

thrusters generate low thrust via the electrostatic extraction of charged species from an electrified liquid. These systems are characterized by the propellant used and emission mode of the ion beam.

The concept of asymmetrical electrostatic propulsion is a major ... push on something in the other direction. Rocket and ion engines (thrusters) solve this by using propellant that create the ...

thrusters generate low thrust via the electrostatic extraction of charged species from an electrified liquid. These systems are characterized by the propellant used and emission mode of the ion beam.

King is an experimentalist interested in studying electric space propulsion systems ... physics includes such diverse subjects as the design of the in-situ electrostatic probes, ion-energy analysis ...