VASIMR

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Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket (VASIMR)

A high performance plasma based propulsion system being developed by astronaut Franklin R. Chang Diaz, via the company Ad Astra Rocket Company (AARC) http://www.adastrarocket.com/missions.html

Possible applications include lunar cargo.