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dracodraconisCanwest News | New rocket engine could make trips to Mars realistic
The success of recent tests of the VASIMR ion propulsion drive have space scientists confident that it may be possible to reach Mars in as little as 39 days. Canada"s part in this experiment is the building of the generators for the motor by Nautel Ltd. of Halifax.