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Alternative Forms of Space Flight

Jan 13, 2024
This podcast explores alternative forms of space flight beyond chemical fuel rockets, including nuclear thermal rockets and solar sails. It discusses the potential of collecting fuel in interstellar space for acceleration and mentions the importance of ion thrusters for space exploration.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
2
Alternative Forms of Space Flight: Nuclear Thermal Rockets and Solar Sails
05:06 • 5min
3
Collecting Fuel for Interstellar Flight
10:35 • 2min