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minus-squareBaggins@piefed.sociallinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up0·10 days agoThe article says 30-60 days. So possibly twice as long as the first estimate. Bit of a difference there.
minus-squaresurph_ninja@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up0·9 days agoYou do realize Mars and Earth do not orbit the sun at the same rate? When the ship launches will affect the distance to travel.
minus-squareTilgare@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up0·10 days agoI suppose so, but the expected flight time currently is 9 to 15 months - so this is an incredible achievement if true.
The article says 30-60 days.
So possibly twice as long as the first estimate. Bit of a difference there.
You do realize Mars and Earth do not orbit the sun at the same rate? When the ship launches will affect the distance to travel.
I suppose so, but the expected flight time currently is 9 to 15 months - so this is an incredible achievement if true.