NASA Glenn has been developing the next generation of ion thrusters for future missions. NASA’s Evolutionary Xenon Thruster (NEXT) Project has developed a 7-kilowatt ion thruster that can provide the capabilities needed in the future. The ion propulsion system’s efficient use of fuel and electrical power enable modern spacecraft to travel farther, faster, and cheaper…
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Felix breaks three world records and breaks the sound barrier with skydive jump from the edge of space [UPDATE]
Felix Baumgartner, Australian daredevil, successfully jumped from 128,100 feet (24 miles) above the Earth plunging 833.9 MPH (Mach 1.24) to break the sound barrier. Baumgartner rode in a special capsule and wore a 100 pound pressurized flight suit that protected him from the 70 degrees below zero temperature and kept his blood from vaporizing in…








