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nuclear propulsion concept

From Douglas Eagleson@21:1/5 to All on Mon Jan 23 19:33:53 2023

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/nasa-to-fund-nuclear-rocket-to-blast-people-to-mars-in-just-45-days/ar-AA16EqCG?ocid=BingHp01&cvid=3f0530ba8e444b15fadcb27fecf8915b

Here is a cool idea to increase efficiency of nuclear ion drive.

but why not make it a three stage engine? Begin with a normal hydrazine burn plasma.

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