Scientists Are Getting Closer to a Better Source of Rocket Fuel: Good Ol’ Water
Eco-friendly alternatives to fossil fuels are venturing beyond Earth—and into space.
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Russia’s plasma engine could reach Mars in 30 days, drastically reduce space travel time
Rosatom scientists have announced the development of a plasma electric rocket engine that they claim could send spacecraft to ...
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New fuel withstands nuclear thermal propulsion reactor conditions
This propellant is most likely hydrogen, though anything could be used, including water. This is because ... efficient than conventional chemical rocket engines. We are excited to continue our ...
Russian scientists develop plasma engine prototype promising Mars trips in 30-60 days
Russia's State Atomic Energy Corporation, Rosatom, recently developed a new spacecraft engine with impressive specifications.
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Mars in 30 days? Russia unveils prototype of plasma rocket engine
A laboratory prototype of a plasma electric rocket engine based on a magnetic plasma accelerator has been produced by Rosatom ...