Hitch hike to Mars inside an asteroid

Chris Vancil — 11/6/2006 6:52:42 AM (archived)

Hitch hike to Mars inside an asteroid
17:46 23 October 2006
NewScientist.com news service
David Shiga

Burrowing inside an asteroid whose orbit carries it past both the Earth and Mars could protect astronauts from radiation on their way to the Red Planet. The idea is being investigated with funding from NASA.

More at: http://www.newscientistspace.com/channel/space-tech/dn10358-hitch-hike-to-mars-inside-an-asteroid.html

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Hitch hike to Mars inside an asteroid - Chris Vancil - 11/6/2006 6:52:42 AM
- re: Hitch hike to Mars inside an asteroid - Buck Galaxy - 11/6/2006 4:01:22 PM
  - re: Hitch hike to Mars inside an asteroid - SteveS - 11/7/2006 3:12:28 AM
    - read about Aldrin Cyclers - nick hoffman - 11/7/2006 5:56:22 AM
      - I think what SteveS is talking about is - Buck Galaxy - 11/8/2006 4:34:45 AM
  - While you're at it, might as well carve it up and spin it up for gravity. (n/t) - TB - 11/6/2006 5:38:53 PM
    - Recalling Rama! (n/t) - Laurie Street - 11/6/2006 5:41:08 PM
      - Three cyclers, no waiting! (n/t) - TB - 11/6/2006 5:50:31 PM
  - Cycler Ships - REB - 11/6/2006 5:05:53 PM
    - Logical extension to permanent asteroid habitats - nick hoffman - 11/7/2006 5:59:39 AM

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