Nemeski@lemm.ee to Space@lemmy.world · 1 month agoRussia Claims New Plasma-Based Engine Could Cut Mars Travel to Just 30 Daysgizmodo.comexternal-linkmessage-square7fedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down10
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minus-squareBaggins@piefed.sociallinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·1 month agoThe article says 30-60 days. So possibly twice as long as the first estimate. Bit of a difference there.
minus-squaresurph_ninja@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up0arrow-down1·1 month agoYou do realize Mars and Earth do not orbit the sun at the same rate? When the ship launches will affect the distance to travel.
The article says 30-60 days.
So possibly twice as long as the first estimate. Bit of a difference there.
You do realize Mars and Earth do not orbit the sun at the same rate? When the ship launches will affect the distance to travel.