Missions to Mars with the Starship Could Only Take Three Months

In a recent paper, UCSB physicist Jack Kingdom identified a trajectory for a rapid transit (90 days) to Mars using SpaceX's Starship. This proposal offers an alternative to mission architectures that rely on nuclear propulsion to reduce transit times.

Jun 2, 2025 - 21:54
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Missions to Mars with the Starship Could Only Take Three Months

Missions to Mars with the Starship Could Only Take Three Months

In a recent paper, UCSB physicist Jack Kingdom identified a trajectory for a rapid transit (90 days) to Mars using SpaceX's Starship. This proposal offers an alternative to mission architectures that rely on nuclear propulsion to reduce transit times.