Good news for once! The Ion engine is in the works!

[John-LP]

Originally posted by Turner_727
I wonder if they can use it for launch vehicles? I didn't see that in the article.

I heard NASA is working on a magnetic launch system. If you have ever heard of and know anything about magnetic levetation trains, the technology is much the same. They are trying to use this idea to create a launch system that will accelerate launch craft to the neccessary speeds to escape earth's gravity.