Take that, TIE fighters.... NASA now using real ion engines to power spacecraft.

Ok, so this article has a pukeworthy title, but it's still good technology news. Has a heckuva image pasted on too!

NASA has launched a probe that uses ION engines, formerly a bit of Sci Fi technology.

Why is this a big deal you ask? I'm so glad you asked!
ION engines make it possible to open up near space travel.
They don't run out of fuel like a chemical rocket does, sorta.
Spacecraft can now go to different places on the same trip...

It's sorta like taking the cargo off the train and putting in on a truck
Now it can really go places........

Do you want to see tomorrow? Huh Punk? Do Ya?

Read good Sci Fi... it's where dreams are dreamed, right before the come true.