Nuclear Electric Propulsion Technology Could Make Missions to Mars Faster

The trip to Mars and back is not one for the faint of heart. We’re not talking days, weeks, or months. But there are technologies that could help transport a crew on that round-trip journey in a relatively quick two years. One option NASA is exploring is nuclear electric propulsion, which employs a nuclear reactor […]
Posted on January 10, 2025
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