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New proposed method of space propulsion
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Electric sails and magsails have different configurations; magsails are generally superconducting loops, while electric sails use multiple radial tethers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_s...and_design
I think electric sails are less efficient, but I can't give a cite right now. They may be useful for transporting small, lightweight payloads around very quickly.
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RE: New proposed method of space propulsion - by stevebowers - 11-12-2015, 03:42 AM

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