Statements (22)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
plasma rocket engine
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gptkbp:application |
space propulsion
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gptkbp:countryOfOrigin |
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:firstTestMatch |
2009
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gptkbp:fullName |
gptkb:Variable_Specific_Impulse_Magnetoplasma_Rocket
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
VASIMR
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gptkbp:inventedBy |
gptkb:Franklin_Chang_Díaz
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gptkbp:manufacturer |
gptkb:Ad_Astra_Rocket_Company
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gptkbp:potentialMission |
Mars missions
lunar cargo transport |
gptkbp:powerSource |
200 kW (VX-200 prototype)
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gptkbp:propulsion |
gptkb:argon
gptkb:xenon hydrogen |
gptkbp:specificImpulseVacuum |
3000–5000 s (variable)
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gptkbp:status |
in development
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gptkbp:technology |
magnetic nozzle
radio frequency (RF) plasma heating |
gptkbp:thrust |
5 N (VX-200 prototype)
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gptkbp:website |
https://www.adastrarocket.com/vasimr/
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Hall_effect_thruster
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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