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>>12243505
The HDLT uses a trick with RF exciter antennas and solenoid magnets to get the gas to self-organize into a double layer plasma so you need way less electricity to get high Isp and decent thrust. It can also use much cheaper propellant. VASIMR weighs ten tons and uses argon gas to get a pathetic 40 fucking newtons of thrust.

Critically, the HDLT can also use CO2 propellant, which makes Mars ISRU trivial.

http://www.researchcareer.com.au/archived-news/testing-ground-set-for-plasma-jar-to-the-stars

>>11668858
>new mailing address
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