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Fusion Rocket Could Hurtle Astronauts to Mars in 30 Days
2013-04-11 17:00:00| TechNewsWorld
Scientists from the University of Washington and a private company are working on a fusion-powered rocket that could slash the estimated four-year round trip from Earth to Mars to a maximum of 90 days. The technology might also make flights to the red planet affordable -- the launch costs alone of such a manned flight using chemical rocket fuel is about $12 billion, according to UW.
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