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Revolutionary Fusion Rockets Set to Transform Space Travel

3/20/2025

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Pulsar Fusion, a pioneering U.K. start-up, is set to launch "Sunbird" rockets that harness the power of nuclear fusion. This groundbreaking technology promises to transform space travel, slashing journey times to Mars and Pluto. While initial tests kick off this year, experts warn that a fully operational prototype could still be a decade away.

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Pulsar Fusion, a pioneering U.K. start-up, is set to launch "Sunbird" rockets that harness the power of nuclear fusion. This groundbreaking technology promises to transform space travel, slashing journey times to Mars and Pluto. While initial tests kick off this year, experts warn that a fully operational prototype could still be a decade away.