Table of Content


Chapter 1 Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR): An Emerging Market
Reasons for Doing This Study
Intended Audience
Summary
What Industry Experts Say
Overview
Electric Propulsion
VASIMR
History
Design and Operation
Power Sources
Advantages and Disadvantages of VASIMR Engines
Advantages
Disadvantages
Research and Development
VX-10 to VX-50
VX-100
VX-200
VX-200SS
Applications
Space Transportation
Space Tug/Orbital Transfer Vehicle (OTV)
ISS (International Space Station)
Asteroid Mining
Recent Developments
Market Investments
Investments in Space Technology by Top Countries
Investments in Space Industry Services
Space Administration
Entities Involved in Space Technology
Private Companies
Academic Institutions
Public Agencies
Analyst’s Credentials



List of Figures


Figure 1 : Graphical Representation of VASIMR Engine
Figure 2 : Electric Propulsion Systems (Building Blocks)
Figure 3 : VASIMR Engine Test
Figure 4 : A Solar-Powered Lunar Tug Concept Using Two VASIMR Engines
Figure 5 : Fusion Driven Rocket (Prototype)
Figure 6 : VX-200 Plasma Engine

 

List of Tables


Table 1 : Space Industry Investments Vs. Propulsion Technology Investments, 2019
Table 2 : Government Investments Space Industry, by Top Countries, 2019
Table 3 : Space Industry Service Investments, by Application, 2019