After setting foot on the Moon, the next destination for humankind is Mars, which presents a whole new set of challenges in speedy, long-distance space travel.

  • ramjambamalam@lemmy.ca
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    10 months ago

    NASA invented a space ship powered by a rotary engine? Noice, at least until the apex seals give out, but they should be good for 80k at least.

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        10 months ago

        The wankel and rdre aren’t really related, but they’re similar in that they’re both oddball engines with surprising performance.

        Of all of my near future rocket engine predictions, a working aerospike rdre was not on my list… I’m honestly very impressed!