Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

To: NorthMountain

If it ‘works’, then why can’t they build their own ship?.................🙄


47 posted on 07/22/2024 7:52:20 AM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 46 | View Replies ]


To: Red Badger

“Works” in what sense?

Ion drives have already been used for powering spacecraft. They work by generating a small amount of thrust for a very long time. They’re great for driving spacecraft around the solar system, useless for lifting the spacecraft into orbit. SpaceX and RocketLab are really good at putting things in orbit; no need for these guys to reinvent the launch vehicle.


49 posted on 07/22/2024 8:00:19 AM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 47 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson