{"product_id":"9783319229171","title":"Springer Praxis Books: How Plasma Propulsion Will Revolutionize Space Exploration","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSpringer Praxis Books: How Plasma Propulsion Will Revolutionize Space Exploration\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eChang Díaz, Franklin; Seedhouse, Erik\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs advanced in-space propulsion moves  from science fiction to reality, the  Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket, or VASIMR® engine, is a  leading contender for making 'Mars in a month' a  possibility. A  paradigm shift in space transportation, this book is an in-depth and  compelling story co-written by its inventor.  It traces  the riveting history of the development of the VASIMR® engine. This  landmark technology is grounded  in concepts of  advanced plasma  physics. It cross-pollinates ideas and  disciplines to offer a new,  practical, and sustainable solution  for in-space  transportation beyond  low Earth orbit in the decades to come. Invented by the co-holder of  the world’s spaceflight record, astronaut Franklin Chang Díaz,  the VASIMR®  engine is  developed by Ad  Astra Rocket Company in its Texas facilities with NASA as part of the  NextSTEP VASIMR® partnership. With  adequate funding, the first spaceflight of the VASIMR® engine is  imminent. Plasma  rockets feature exhaust velocities far above those achievable by conventional  chemical rockets. The VASIMR® engine is  the most  advanced high-power plasma propulsion system operating in the world  today and it  may place long, fast interplanetary journeys withinour reach  in the near  future. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2017-06-14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9783319229171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/978-3-319-22918-8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 240cm x168cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 201\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer International Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45169115693196,"sku":"9783319229171","price":40.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9783319229171.jpg?v=1774493333","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9783319229171","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}