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Nuclear-powered spacecraft with 11,000-pound payload planned by US space firms
The goal of enabling extended deep-space exploration is driving NASA, space agencies, and private players to explore nuclear ...
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2 MW Nuclear Fusion Propulsion in Orbit Demo of Components in 2027
The Startup Pulsar Fusion is proposing a 2 Megawatt nuclear fusion orbital components for 2027. Pulsar has now proceeded to ...
Russian scientists develop unique propulsion system: 62 miles per second, from Earth to Mars in 30-60 days
Russia’s new plasma engine could reach Mars in just 30 days. Russia's new plasma rocket engine is engineered to cut the ...
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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 152 — Atomic Rockets II: Nuclear Electric Boogaloo
On Episode 152 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik host Dr. Robert O'Brien, Director of the Universities Space ...
Pulsar Fusion’s Sunbird Unveiled: Nuclear Powered Rocket to Slash Interplanetary Travel Times
The Sunbird Migratory Transfer Vehicle is designed to cut mission times to Mars by half while offering a reusable, ...
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Pulsar unveils nuclear fusion rocket concept
The Sunbird concept is for the fusion-powered ‘tugs’ to be permanently based in space, able to dock with spacecraft and ...