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Why Antimatter Engines Could Launch In Your Lifetime

Season 11 Episode 15 | 19m 52s

Antimatter drives sound like science fiction, but they may not be as far as you think. There’s a version that could, just maybe, launch within your lifetime.

Aired: 10/29/25
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