The VX-200
is a prototype of VASIMR® that will test flight-like components in a vacuum environment. The technologically advanced components are the solid-state RF amplifiers, developed by Nautel, superconducting magnet, built by Scientific Magnetics, and the on-board computer control.


This is an artist’s rendition of the large vacuum chamber (150 m3), named El Monstruo, located at AARC facilities and the VX-200 firing within it.