If we want to explore the farthest reaches of our Solar System, current rocket speeds are just not up to scratch.
Even with our fastest engines, it’s a three-year round trip to Mars – and that’s our closest neighbour.

If we want to explore the farthest reaches of our Solar System, current rocket speeds are just not up to scratch.
Even with our fastest engines, it’s a three-year round trip to Mars – and that’s our closest neighbour.