# NASA Genius Invented Engine That Travels At 99% The Speed Of Light

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Podcast: [Bright Side](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bright-side-3596359)
Published: 2026-06-12T20:00:00+00:00
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When it comes to space exploration, there's no limit to the human desire to see all the planets and places there, as fast as possible. Is it possible to travel in space at the speed of light? One NASA engineer claims to have invented a new rocket engine that can reach 99% of the speed of light. A rocket traveling at such speed could reach Mars in less than 13 minutes and Moon - in just over a second! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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