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
https://gizmodo.com/nasas-lithium-fed-nuclear-thruster-flares-to-life-in-first-of-its-kind-test-2000753195
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mrunicornman@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 128d
Finally, an electromagnetic thruster good enough for your mom.
1984@lemmy.today · 1 pts · 128d
If they get to 1.21 gigawatts, they can use a Delorean to travel into the future!
wrinkle2409@lemmy.cafe · -4 pts · 128d
Didn't bother reading the article. What does "power level" measuse? Is it 120 kW of dissipated heat or useful work?
Godric@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 128d
Maybe there's a different community that discusses the different flavors of crayons that you might find more your speed?
protogen420@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 128d
crayons are tasty though