NASA's Advanced Space Propulsion Laboratory

NASA's Advanced Space Propulsion Laboratory focuses on developing innovative technologies to enhance space travel. It conducts research on various propulsion methods that could support future missions, such as faster travel to Mars or beyond. By exploring alternatives to traditional rocket engines—such as electric propulsion and nuclear thermal propulsion—the lab aims to create more efficient, powerful systems that can reduce travel time and costs. This research is essential for enabling deep space exploration and advancing our understanding of the universe.