Nemeski@lemm.ee to Space@lemmy.world · 9 天前Russia Claims New Plasma-Based Engine Could Cut Mars Travel to Just 30 Daysgizmodo.comexternal-linkmessage-square33fedilinkarrow-up144arrow-down110
arrow-up134arrow-down1external-linkRussia Claims New Plasma-Based Engine Could Cut Mars Travel to Just 30 Daysgizmodo.comNemeski@lemm.ee to Space@lemmy.world · 9 天前message-square33fedilink
minus-squareBaggins@piefed.sociallinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up6arrow-down1·8 天前The article says 30-60 days. So possibly twice as long as the first estimate. Bit of a difference there.
minus-squareTilgare@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up4arrow-down2·8 天前I suppose so, but the expected flight time currently is 9 to 15 months - so this is an incredible achievement if true.
minus-squaresurph_ninja@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up3arrow-down1·8 天前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.
The article says 30-60 days.
So possibly twice as long as the first estimate. Bit of a difference there.
I suppose so, but the expected flight time currently is 9 to 15 months - so this is an incredible achievement if true.
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.