Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Magnetic Field Thruster Developed

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the thrust-in-the-right-direction dept.

ndverdo writes "There are reports of a working magnetic field engine prototype based on Alfvén waves designed by Austrian scientists. According to the reports fuel savings in rocket engines of 90% could be achieved. Other benefits include enhanced durability due to the nozzle forming outside the engine."

4 of 257 comments (clear)

  1. Now just but Bush and Rove in a rocket by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    All problems with near Earth space travel solved...

  2. Step Number One: Hire a Technical Writer by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    They do actually have a function. (Don't get me started on the marketing f***wits and their random punctuation.)

  3. Re:Amazing it is by SeaFox · · Score: 0, Troll

    Our new rocket science overlords welcome I do!

  4. Re:Yeah but... by dthx1138 · · Score: 0, Troll

    fuck yeah.. i wrote most of that mpd article

    --
    I just found the box to change my sig. Um.... [timeless witticism].