Other magnetic launching systems tend to use stronger magnets and shorter launch systems. The earth’s magnetic field is about 60 microtesla at the poles. The above image is the traditional space pier ...
The main benefit of an interstellar mission is to carry out in-situ measurements within a target star system. To allow for extended in-situ measurements, the spacecraft needs to be decelerated. One of ...
We’ve found quite a few planets in our galactic neighborhood that look like they might be habitable. But if these worlds don’t have any life, should we seed them with life from our own planet? The ...