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Lemmynated@lemmy.zip to Technology@lemmy.zipEnglish · 3 days ago

NASA fired up a prototype of its electromagnetic thruster inside a vacuum chamber, reaching power levels of up to 120 kilowatts—the highest achieved in U.S. tests of an electric propulsion system

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NASA fired up a prototype of its electromagnetic thruster inside a vacuum chamber, reaching power levels of up to 120 kilowatts—the highest achieved in U.S. tests of an electric propulsion system

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Lemmynated@lemmy.zip to Technology@lemmy.zipEnglish · 3 days ago
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NASA's Lithium-Fed Nuclear Thruster Flares to Life in First of Its Kind Test
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The next-generation thruster could one day propel humans to Mars.
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  • mrunicornman@lemmy.world
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    Finally, an electromagnetic thruster good enough for your mom.

  • 1984@lemmy.today
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    If they get to 1.21 gigawatts, they can use a Delorean to travel into the future!

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    Didn’t bother reading the article. What does “power level” measuse? Is it 120 kW of dissipated heat or useful work?

    • Godric@lemmy.world
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      Didn’t bother reading the article

      Wonders what the title refers to

      Maybe there’s a different community that discusses the different flavors of crayons that you might find more your speed?

      • furry toaster@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        crayons are tasty though

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