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Future power-rich robotic and piloted outer planet missions will require exhaust velocities approaching 100,000 meters per second (over 200,000 mph). These higher velocities can be achieved using noncondensable hydrogen plasmas, which are currently under investigation at NASA Glenn. As research continues, the efficiency of the MPD thruster will be increased, which will allow missions with reduced propellant requirements or increased range. Higher exhaust velocities and thrust levels will lead to shorter trip times and reduced mission cost, which is especially beneficial for cargo and piloted missions. As large amounts of power become available in space, MPD thrusters may become the method of propulsion that carries humans to other planets in our solar system.
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What are aircraft carriers used for?
Transportation, launches, recovery, and maintenance of naval aircraft.
Were downed luftwaffe aircraft reused by RAF?
The RAF primarily used captured German aircraft for flight testing & evaluation purposes. German aircraft that were severly damaged could not be used.
What is the most used aircraft?
That can not be answered in less you divide aircraft in groups. An example question is: What is the most widely used type of aircraft for Private pilot training? That answer would be a Cessna 172 Skyhawk. To get a answer you have to be more specific.
Are navy ships military ships?
Of course, navy aircraft are military aircraft.
What aircraft was used in the first bombing raid on Tokyo?
The famous Doolittle Raid that was launched from an aircraft carrier used B-25 Mitchell bombers.
Can magnets be used to fly rockets and spacecraft?
Magnetic Fields can be used, and Magnetoplasmadynamic Thrusters may become the method for propulsion to send humans to other planets.
Why are there flaps in an aircraft?
There are wings* not flaps on an aircraft. Flaps refers to something that well flaps. They are for gliding but with the power of the thrusters and engine the plane is propelled up or forward instead of gliding down. The wing are to prevent drop, because if you had thrusters and nothing to steer with it would just drop down.
Does a space shuttle bank in space?
no. there is no need to bank. Banking happens because the only way aircraft can turn is by banking. while banking, air pushes off the bottom of the aircraft to make it go in a certain direction. there is no air in space. space is a vacuum. thrusters are used.
What are thrusters?
Thrusters are small engines (propulsive devices) used to move a spacecraft small amounts. They are used to adjust the position of a spacecraft to keep it in the same orbit or on the same path, and to keep it pointing in a desired direction. The can also be used to accelerate space probes slowly over long periods.
Can airplanes back up?
Some aircraft are capable of going backwards on their own power using reverse thrusters. Not all aircraft are capable of doing this however. Also when a plane leaves a gate, it is not backing up on its own. A specialized truck is attached to the front wheel and pushes it back.
What is a bow thruster used for?
Bow thrusters, also called stern thrusters when on the opposite side of a boat, are used to help make a boat more maneuverable. It's particularly useful when docking a boat, as using the main propulsion system requires forward movement for turning.
How do you get free thrusters in incredibots?
Well, first of all you send in 5 bucks or whatever then you can have thrusters for free after you subscribe
What are the parts of a space ship?
there are millions of parts that make a spaceship but the main parts are the thrusters, secondary thrusters cockpit and fueltank
What are using in aircraft?
Do you mean used? Please be a little more specific, for example, What engines are used in aircraft, What instruments are used in aircraft.
Which gas used in aircraft tire?
Nitrogen is used in many aircraft tires.
How are airplane useful?
Aircraft today are mainly used to carry passengers and cargo. Military aircraft are used as fighters, bombers, patrol aircraft and electronic warfare aircraft.
How will the rocket stop?
it uses reverse thrusters
