Nuclear-powered rocket could get us to Mars faster
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To Mars and Beyond, Fast!: How Plasma Propulsion Will Revolutionize Space Exploration (Springer Praxis Books): Chang Díaz, Franklin, Seedhouse, Erik: 9783319229171: : Books
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NASA will test launch nuclear-powered spacecraft for the first time to try and get to Mars faster
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A 123,000 MPH Nuclear Rocket Reaches Mars in Only One Month
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NASA's Nuclear Rocket Could Shorten Trip to Mars to 45 Days
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Nuclear Thermal Propulsion
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A plutonium airgel can liberate nuclear-powered space engines
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Mars Is Just 45 Days Away! This NASA Plan Could Change The Course Of Space Travel - Science
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MISSION TO MARS: Is nuclear fusion key to rocket fast enough to land humans on Red Planet?, Science, News
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How Nuclear Technology Will Get Us to Mars Faster Than Ever
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Lockheed, BWXT to build nuclear-powered spacecraft, engine