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247. NASA’s Electric Thruster That Could Take Us to Mars
247. NASA’s Electric Thruster That Could Take Us to Mars
In this episode, we explore NASA’s successful test of a powerful new lithium-fed electric thruster that could one day power human missions to Mars. Learn how electric propulsion differs from traditional chemical rockets and why this breakthrough could make deep space travel faster, more efficient, and capable of carrying the massive payloads needed for astronauts.