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Rosatom's Plasma Rocket Could Reach Mars in 30 Days
4/28/2025
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- Russia's Rosatom has made a groundbreaking announcement with its plasma-powered rocket engine, promising to slash travel time to Mars to just 30-60 days. By harnessing hydrogen particles and electromagnetic fields, the engine can reach astonishing speeds of 100 km/s. While a prototype is currently in testing, a flight-ready version is anticipated by 2030, despite facing skepticism and technical hurdles.
