2012-07-27
[Houston, TX.] – Ad Astra Rocket Company reports two important advances with its VX-200 high power VASIMR engine prototype:
1) a significant increase in its high power performance over previous test data obtained in late 2010, and
2) demonstration of the VASIMR-unique feature called “Constant Power Throttling” (CPT).
2. Demonstration of efficient Constant Power Throttling (CPT)
The throttling that makes VASIMR uniquely distinctive from other in-space propulsion designs is its a [...]