The Race for the Next Generation of Rockets, with Jeff Thornburg
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Jeff Thornburg discusses the future of the space industry and his company, Portal Space Systems, which aims to create rapidly maneuverable spacecraft for various missions.
In this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice interview Jeff Thornburg, CEO of Portal Space Systems, about advancements in the space industry, the importance of maneuverability in spacecraft, and the potential of nuclear thermal propulsion.

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The Race for the Next Generation of Rockets, with Jeff ThornburgScience meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up!
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