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[QUOTE]Originally posted by akb1979: [QB] Well until A/M becomes plausable, how about plasma rockets as the October 2000 edition of Astronomy Now outlines? Quote: " . . . whereas a chemically-powered Space Shuttle main engine typically develops an exhaust speed of about 5 kilometres per second, a plasma rocket can muster up to 30 kilometres per second. This means that a spacecraft powered by a plasma engine needs to carry much less fuel, leaving more room for payload." So: Earth to Mars would take; Using chemical-based drive - 6 months, 3 weeks, 7 hours and 30 minutes (assuming speed is constant) Using plasma rockets - 1 month, 2 days and 5 hours (again assuming speed is constant). If the government officials get their fingers out, we might just see this happen within the next 30 years that have been predicted. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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