laser ablation propulsion
Space: Space Science and Technology Slashes Mars Travel 50%
Space: Space Science and Technology Slashes Mars Travel 50% 2025 simulations show laser ablation can cut Mars travel time by roughly 50%, delivering a probe in about 10-12 days instead of the typical 8-9 weeks. The breakthrough relies on high-power lasers that replace most chemical propellant, reshaping mission design and