Talk:Helicon double-layer thruster

I'd really like to know what specific impulse is predicted for this thruster. Can anyone add this info?


 * Presumably it would be slightly better than standard ion thrusters, which are generally rated around 3000 seconds. The external links (only references present in this article) don't have any information on the projected Isp. siafu 05:20, 5 January 2006 (UTC)

if you are looking for more info on this, look it up on the catalyst tv website. it is an australian tv show that was broadcast by ABC. i am not sure of the url but have a poke around on google.

It looks like it's around 600s to 900s http://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=18868.0;wap2 — Preceding unsigned comment added by Perko90 (talk • contribs) 02:43, 15 September 2011 (UTC)

Take power requirements in consideration properly
Unlike rocket fuel, the fuel does not contain the energy itself, it all has to be provided externally. The weight costs of this need to be taken seriously before claiming 3-month trips. Also, i [heard](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKQSijn9FBs) that 6-month trips have significant safety advantage in that you can pretty much return by reverse slingshot.88.159.64.160 (talk) 23:35, 11 July 2017 (UTC)

History
How about adding a bit of history and origins, with maybe some individual scientists and engineers mentioned. -- Cimon Avaro&#59; on a pogostick. (talk) 05:03, 15 August 2021 (UTC)