Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Technology article 2/14

          There is a new new type of engine, the VASMIR, (Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket) it will be tested in space in March. If this is successful, the estimated amount of time it takes to get to Mars will change from nine to three months. This technology will be tested by NASA on the International Space Station,and will be taking the prospect of interplanetary exploration one step closer.


CNN
Mars

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