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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_Specific_Impulse_Magnetoplasma_Rocket

So, /sci/, say we put a big-ass version of one of these in orbit powered by something like a scaled-up version of the SAFE-400 reactor.

How possible would it be to get it to Lunar orbit? If it is possible, you can have it shuttle cargo and crew to the Moon and back, and all you'd have to do is get the payload to low earth orbit, which is relatively cheap.

What say you, /sci/?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_Specific_Impulse_Magnetoplasma_Rocket

So, /sci/, say we put a big-ass version of one of these in orbit powered by something like a scaled-up version of the SAFE-400 reactor.

How possible would it be to get it to Lunar orbit? If it is possible, you can have it shuttle cargo and crew to the Moon and back, and all you'd have to do is get the payload to Low Earth Orbit, which is relatively cheap.

What say you, /sci/?

Hello /sci/ what do you think of the VASMIR(Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket) propulsion system?
Here the wiki article:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Variable_Specific_Impulse_Magnetoplasma_Rocket
Heres the website of the people making the technology:http://www.adastrarocket.com/

This propulsion once done is said to be able to reach mars in 39 days.