The Nuclear Rockets That Could Get Us To Mars And Beyond | Answers With Joe

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As we set our sights on crewed Mars missions, we're going to have to consider some next-level rocket engines. One idea with a lot of potential is nuclear thermal propulsion.

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http://www.braeunig.us/space/propuls.htm

http://www.qrg.northwestern.edu/projects/vss/docs/propulsion/3-what-is-specific-impulse.html

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https://gameon.nasa.gov/2018/05/30/nuclear-thermal-propulsion-game-changing-technology-for-deep-space-exploration/