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A Solar-Powered Rocket Might Be Our Ticket to Interstellar Space

Dec 3, 2020 · 12m
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  • NASA tested solar thermal propulsion for interstellar travel.
  • This technology uses concentrated sunlight to heat a propellant.
  • It offers a potential pathway for deep space exploration.

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