Electrostatic Propulsion
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Electrostatic Propulsion
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 Research Cost: 3000
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| We develop thrusters that use static electric fields to accelerate propellant. | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Of the many factors that have kept humanity tethered to our home planet since we first sent a man to space all those decades ago, the foremost is fuel demands. Any deep space propulsion system needs to manage its fuel as efficiently as possible to allow for long distance travel. Now, by using electrostatic fields, our researchers believe they have found a workable solution. This novel thruster concept employs an elegant array of electrostatic fields to guide and accelerate the fuel. The fuel is pushed through an almost frictionless system of pipes to gain velocity. Once it has reached the desired velocity, the fuel is expelled through thrusters, pushing the spaceship forward. The beauty of these thrusters is the tunability of the electrostatic fields, which allows the spacecraft to select just the right amount of acceleration for any maneuver. Even though the current design allows accurate control over the spaceship's thrust, our engineers believe that, in time, we will be able to push the fuel velocity even further using high-energy electrostatic fields. | ||||||||||||||||||
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| "Colleagues, Mars and the near asteroids will be in reach without us having to ignite nuclear fires." Chancellor Li Qingzhao, The Academy speech at a C9 league summit | ||||||||||||||||||
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