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NASA's experimental ion engine passes major test, bringing Mars mission closer

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May 14, 2026 • 123 views
Original source: New Atlas
NASA's experimental ion engine passes major test, bringing Mars mission closer

The first human Mars explorers won’t have it easy. Every additional day in deep space will increase their exposure to deadly cosmic radiation, while isolation gnaws at their minds and microgravity erodes their muscles.Continue ReadingCategory: Space Systems, …

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