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grchelp2018 t1_j6je9au wrote

Reply to comment by Creepy_Toe2680 in NASA tested new propulsion tech that could unlock new deep space travel possibilities by Creepy_Toe2680

> It would also make the journey to Mars significantly shorter, from six months to just 45 days.

What about a mission to places like Neptune?

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internetlad t1_j6jugzb wrote

Uh just go to California it's right near the ocean smh

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ButtPlugJesus t1_j6lstfw wrote

Assuming the same relative time decrease, 3 years

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dependency_break t1_j6m3t8h wrote

that's totally manageable, or at least within reach once we sort out renewable food, necessities, etc

could go three threes. 3 to get there, 3 to stay do shit, 3 to return. i'm sure there's people who would sacrifice just under a decade of their life for that experience

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Rowlandum t1_j6meiuu wrote

My kids are bored after 30mins in the car. I won't be sailing them on a 6 year round trip to Neptune

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