# 25 Neutron Star Systems - Electric Propulsion

We all hope to move around more and more in space going forward, including to and from places like the Moon and Mars. We need in-space propulsion for that. My guests this week, the co-founders of Neutron Star Systems, are working on this. Specifically, they are using a superconductor-enabled plasma propulsion system … but bear with us: as always, we are keeping things non-technical. My guests Manuel and Marcus did a great job explaining their work in an engaging and easy-to-follow way. Enjoy!

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Episode Notes:
0:00 Intro
2:15 Company Elevator Pitch
2:52 Superconductors
8:32 Types of space propulsion
16:28 Hybrid Propulsion Systems
19:12 How does the AF-MPD Thruster work?
23:48 Key customer groups
29:47 Thruster cost and comparison with other systems
31:50 Status and timeline
36:47 Science-Fiction