jordanlund, 1 month ago

They did this on Mythbusters in small scale years ago and the science of it is fascinating.

I don’t think it would do much to break orbit, but once IN space it could be interesting.

youtu.be/UCiU96rJJoo

This is what they were testing:

youtu.be/006d36WWyaQ

You take a lightweight balsawood frame, wrap it in tinfoil and lightweight wire, then pump high voltages through it.

hackaday.com/…/expanding-horizons-with-the-ion-pr…