2024-06-16 16:37:15
This post represents a fundamental misunderstanding of how rocket propulsion works. Any rocket’s ability to change the speed of the spacecraft is dictated by the amount of fuel available, not the engine. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(15-3-15) Author
2024-06-16 19:22:25
The ion engine will add a gradual push which over a long period of time will cause the cited speed. This is unlike the current rocket engines that burn fuel to give thrust for escaping earth gravity NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(2-0-4) Author
2024-06-17 11:03:12
NNN Please use the comments and NOT the Community Notes for your comments. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(2-0-1) Author
2024-06-17 14:49:05
The community note is not needed and misleading since the writer ignores physics in regard to how the motor may actually function. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(0-0-1) Author