EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 18 MIN
247. NASA’s Electric Thruster That Could Take Us to Mars
from The Next Byte · host Farbod Moghaddam, Daniel Scott Mitchell
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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.
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247. NASA’s Electric Thruster That Could Take Us to Mars
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