[NIAC 2023] Observe the Universe from Deep Space

This is the first part of my interview with Dr Cristopher Morrison. In this one, we're discussing the concept of a propulsion system that should allow things like catching up with an interstellar visitor or delivering a telescope to the outer part of the Solar System.

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Previous Interview with Dr Chris Morrison:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsON8yF5Rjo

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https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/niac/2023/RadioisotopeElectric_Propulsion_System/

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:16 Intersecting interstellar objects
• 09:39 Which technical challenges are solved
• 17:20 Spacecraft design
• 20:05 Finding captured interstellar objects
• 28:05 One more thing
• 35:00 What's next

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