VASIMR is a type of electrothermal plasma thruster/electrothermal magnetoplasma thruster. In these engines, a neutral, inert propellant is ionized and heated using radio waves. The …

The VASIMR® engine is a high-power electric rocket engine, designed to provide primary propulsion for a wide range of missions; from economically sustainable logistics operations in …

The genesis of the Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR) dates back to the late 1970's. The concept is a natural derivative of mirror machines, and their applications to …

Nov 9, 2025 · The Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR) engine is a type of electric propulsion system that uses radio waves and magnetic fields to heat and accelerate …

The VASIMR (Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket) is a revolutionary plasma engine that uses ionized gas and powerful magnetic fields to generate thrust.

The development of the Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR) was initiated in the late 1970s to address a critical requirement for fast, high-power interplanetary space …

Fig. 1. Schematic (a) of the VASIMR system and a comparison (b) of constant (lower trace) vs. variable (upper trace) specific impulse for a characteristic one-way high-energy mission to Mars.

VASIMR®is Our Flagship Project. •High power in-space electric propulsion •A paradigm shift in space transportation •Covers full spectrum of applications. 12. VASIMR®Works With Plasma.

VASIMR® technology differs from traditional Hall thrusters and ion engines in that it relies on natural wave propagation in magnetized plasma to reach high power density.

The company is developing the Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR®) engine. The VASIMR® engine’s versatility, efficiency, and power, will help revolutionize the …