NASA is allegedly testing on a new technology that involves interstellar space flight where it claims to transport astronauts to the moon in a few short hours and eventually let spacecrafts fly at speeds similar to the speed of light.

This technology is called the electromagnetic (EM) drive, however some skeptics say that this technology is not yet possible as it defies any current understanding of physics according to some users on the forum found on the NASASpaceFlight site.

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Alleged NASA engineers on the forum also confirmed that they have already been working on such a plan.The technology that the EM drive possesses was already shown during a demonstration however the results of the testings were disputed by those who are still skeptical how this can actually work in space. 

However, scientists think that promising results under controlled conditions is enough to begin developing this technology for a future space mission. Numerous forums and rumors have spread online about this new "warp drive" similar to Star Trek's FTL propulsion however the space agency itself has not released any public announcement regarding these experiments.

The EM drive supposedly works by propelling objects in space with the aid of magnets that can create microwaves, emitted by a device in order to generate propulsion. If proven successful, this can replace hydraulic fuel for propulsion as current propulsion technology prevents faster travel in space especially during long spaceflights like the future Mars expeditions.

In order to work, the spacecraft will have to possess a nuclear power plant inside to create the massive energy needed to travel through deep space. 

To date, NASA's offical site updated a post about the status of its "warp drive" technology where it stated that NASA is not currently in the pursuit of interstellar flight however, scientists are developing new ion propulsion methods for missions with solar electric power which is apparently the fastest and most efficient way for space travel.

NASA officials suggest to gain more insight and information about interstellar flight from the Tau Zero Foundation which is founded by former NASA Glenn physicist Marc Millis.

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