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Is hyperdrive possible?

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In movies and TV shows spaceships can often travel faster than the speed of light. It’s an idea often called a hyperdrive or warp speed, and it would let you explore the whole universe! So is hyperdrive possible in real life? We asked NASA aerospace engineer Erik Axdahl to help us find the answer.

© Lemonada Media Length 7 min 10 October 2023 ScienceEducationalFacts USA Episodic

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© Lemonada Media Length 7 min 10 October 2023 ScienceEducationalFacts USA Episodic

Is hyperdrive possible?

Is hyperdrive possible?

This is an episodic podcast, so you can listen to it in any order, but you're on episode one, which is a great place to start.

In movies and TV shows spaceships can often travel faster than the speed of light. It’s an idea often called a hyperdrive or warp speed, and it would let you explore the whole universe! So is hyperdrive possible in real life? We asked NASA aerospace engineer Erik Axdahl to help us find the answer.

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© Lemonada Media | 7 min

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