
Mars in 6 months? Revolutionary nuclear rocket engine could cut travel time to half a year
Published on: Sept. 23, 2025, 8:38 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Mars nuclear rocket: Researchers at Ohio State University have developed a centrifugal nuclear thermal rocket (CNTR) that could reduce the Mars travel time to just six months, opening new possibilities for crewed space exploration and reducing astronaut health risks during long missions.