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Russian Scientists Unveil Plasma Rocket Engine Which Could Reach Mars in Only 30 Days

Summary by Ground News
Russian scientists at Rosatom developed a prototype electric plasma rocket engine that significantly increased thrust and efficiency compared to traditional propulsion. The magnetic plasma accelerator-based engine achieved a thrust of 6 Newtons and had the potential to reduce Mars travel time to just 1-2 months, compared to nearly a year with conventional engines. This breakthrough marked a major step in Russia’s push for technological leadership in nuclear-powered space travel amid growing global competition.

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Interesting Engineering broke the news in on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
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