VASIMR, short for Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket, uses radio waves to ionize a propellant into a plasma. A magnetic field then accelerates the plasma out of the engine, generating …

In this type of rocket, a combination of electric and magnetic fields are used to break down the atoms and molecules of a propellant gas into a collection of particles that have either a positive charge …

May 1, 2024 · The Pulsed Plasma Rocket (PPR) is originally derived from the Pulsed Fission Fusion concept, but is smaller, simpler, and more affordable. The exceptional performance of the PPR, …

Feb 17, 2025 · A prototype electric plasma rocket engine capable of significantly increasing thrust and efficiency has been unveiled by Russian scientists.

Scientists are developing a groundbreaking plasma rocket engine that could take humans to Mars in just 30 days—a dramatic improvement over the usual 9-month journey.

May 19, 2024 · Stemming from the Pulsed Fission Fusion concept, the PPR uses a fission-based nuclear power system, which obtains energy from the controlled splitting of atoms, to generate thrust …

Feb 18, 2025 · Unlike traditional chemical rockets, which burn fuel to produce force, plasma engines accelerate charged particles using electromagnetic fields. This process is far more efficient, allowing …

May 22, 2025 · Unlike traditional chemical rockets, this plasma electric engine utilizes a magnetic accelerator to push charged particles at extreme velocities, making space travel faster and more …

Aug 25, 2025 · Chemical rockets burn for minutes, but plasma keeps going—months, even—when you’re traveling between planets. This steady thrust means you don’t need to pull off complicated …

Feb 12, 2025 · Rosatom scientists have developed a laboratory prototype for a plasma electro-reactive rocket engine based on a magnetic plasma accelerator with elevated traction parameters (at least 6 …