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R ussian scientists at Rosatom's Troitsk Institute are developing a plasma propulsion system that could change space travel.

HAWTHORNE, Calif., Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Phase Four, Inc. ("Phase Four"), the creator of the radio-frequency thruster for satellite propulsion, announced today its highly anticipated ...

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 ...

The pulsed plasma rocket would also be capable of carrying much heavier spacecraft, which can be then equipped with shielding against galactic cosmic rays for the crew on board.

More information: Chen Cui et al, Vlasov simulations of electric propulsion beam, Plasma Sources Science and Technology (2024). DOI: 10.1088/1361-6595/ad98c0.

Improving the performance of electrodeless plasma thrusters for space propulsion. ScienceDaily. Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2022 / 11 / 221111103033.htm.

According to Aaron Knoll, a senior lecturer in the field of plasma propulsion for spacecraft at Imperial College London, who’s not involved with Pulsar Fusion, there is a huge potential for ...