Promising New Space Engines are Opening the Solar System

Wednesday, May 27, 2009 - 09:14 in Physics & Chemistry

Electric ion engines; slingshot-style gravitational-assist maneuvers; ultra-light super-strong solar sails and other innovations are driving exploration forward beyond reliance on chemical rockets.

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