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Astronomy Cast Ep. 101: Advanced Propulsion Systems
From August 11, 2008.
Hosted by: Fraser Cain (@frasercain) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (@CosmoQuest)
Last week we talked about rockets. How they work, how they go BOOM!, their limitations. And this week we're going to look at the future of propulsion systems. From the ion engines that are already working to explore the Solar System to the prototype solar sails to futuristic technologies like magnetic sails, and bussard ramjets. This is how we'll travel to other stars.
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