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January 08, 2009

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Spacecraft en route from Earth to Mars boosted by electric thrusters that are energized by photovoltaic cells embedded in fan-shaped sails

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Lasernaut

Riding on a beam of light, future passenger-carrying spacecraft will look far different than clunky vehicles used today. Test shots of a sub-scale version of this single-seater laser-boosted lightcraft have already been carried out at White Sands, New Mexico test rang e

AirSpike

AirSpike vehicle broadcasts a power beam ahead of its flight trajectory to create a detached shock wave for smooth sailing skyward. CREDIT: MediaFusion/Marshall Space Flight Center

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