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I think nuclear electric propulsion is probably a viable option as well.
by dgoodell 3y ago
I think nuclear electric propulsion is probably a viable option as well.
- neverminder 3y agoIndeed. Probably a combination of both nuclear-thermal and nuclear-electric or ion drive I think it's called otherwise. The nuclear thermal would provide initial boost, then ion drive can do continuous acceleration half way and then deceleration the other half way. That would get a ship to Mars in a fraction of time.