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New Rocket Engine Could Reach Mars in 40 Days
• SpaceA company founded by former NASA astronaut Franklin Chang-Diaz has been developing a new rocket engine that draws upon electric power and magnetic fields to channel superheated plasma out the back. That stream of plasma generates steady, efficient thrust that uses low amounts of propellant and builds up speed over time.
1 Comments in Response to New Rocket Engine Could Reach Mars in 40 Days
I think we should consider using the unlimited hot gas from a few congresscritters. We not only make the trip but we get rid of the critters.