How fast can one go with ionic propulsion ?

Subject: How fast can one go with ionic propulsion ?

Date: Fri Oct 5 17:38:49 2001
Posted by Eddy
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Area of science: Engineering
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I read that the propulsion force is about the same as the pressure of a sheet 
of paper on your hand, but can be maintained for a very long time. How much gas 
would be needed to allow a space ship like Deep Space to achieve 90% of the 
speed of light ? How much for 99%

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