China is making headlines with its groundbreaking development of electric plasma jet engines, a technology that could reshape the future of aviation. With a clear vision to revolutionize the way ...

The plasma rocket engine prototype is currently being tested in a vacuum chamber that simulates the conditions of space, measuring 14 meters long and 4 meters in diameter, according to Izvestia.

This field propels the particles out of the engine, giving the plasma a directed motion that produces thrust. This approach has a power output of about 300 kW, allowing for unprecedented speeds.

Plasma engines generate extreme heat, which can damage engine components over time. Tang’s team is investigating advanced materials and cooling systems to mitigate these effects.

The next waypoint on Psyche's voyage will be a flyby of Mars in May 2026. Officials expect Psyche to keep that date, which is critical for using Mars' gravity to slingshot the spacecraft deeper into ...

A UK-built spacecraft engine that runs on metal is preparing for its first test in space, in a mission that could pave the ...

Russian plasma engines could get us to Mars in 30 days, scientists say. A Plasma Engine glows blue. In the 1999 pilot episode of Farscape (a SYFY science fiction classic!), ...

Scientists at Russia’s state-owned Rosatom corporation have developed a prototype of a plasma electric rocket engine that could reach Mars in just 30 to 60 days, Russian media reported.The ...