Flying to Jupiter in 30 Days at 0.1% of Lightspeed
by Brian Wang from NextBigFuture.com on (#67R0V)
The Jupiter Observing Velocity Experiment (JOVE) is a solar-powered technology demonstration of rapid flight to outer solar system targets, performing a flyby of the Jovian magnetosphere 30 days after launch. This is achieved using a magnetic drag device to accelerate with the solar wind plasma. This Wind Rider" propulsion system can potentially also decelerate against ...