Russian scientists develop a plasma engine that may cut Mars travel time...
...to 30 days
The new Russian rocket engine achieves higher acceleration than chemical rockets by using magnetic plasma accelerators, allowing for speeds of up to 100 km/s.
Posted: 03/28/2025 at 10:14 PM ET
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Russian scientists develop a plasma engine that may cut Mars travel time...
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-- EDGEMAN
Mar 28, 2025 at 10:14 PM ET
EDGEMAN
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03/28/25 10:14 PM ET
Though it'll make deceleration a b!tch**
-- astrohokie
Mar 29, 2025 at 08:34 AM ET
astrohokie
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03/29/25 08:34 AM ET
I was wondering the same thing. **
-- Hoakie82
Mar 31, 2025 at 12:44 AM ET
Hoakie82
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03/31/25 12:44 AM ET
They just need to develop plasma brakes. TIC**
-- MP4VT2004
Mar 29, 2025 at 02:01 PM ET
MP4VT2004
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03/29/25 02:01 PM ET
Forward facing engine gets turned on....**
-- RTFC
Mar 29, 2025 at 01:41 PM ET
RTFC
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03/29/25 01:41 PM ET
Def req different engine, iirc those type engines ~1 gram thrust or less **
-- astrohokie
Mar 29, 2025 at 02:24 PM ET
astrohokie
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03/29/25 02:24 PM ET
Just put out the solar parachute to slow it down
-- EDGEMAN
Mar 29, 2025 at 08:37 AM ET
EDGEMAN
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03/29/25 08:37 AM ET
I’d love to know Elon’s opinion about this engine or if he’s working on one**
-- Hoakie82
Mar 29, 2025 at 01:34 AM ET
Hoakie82
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03/29/25 01:34 AM ET
NASA has been studying and working on this concept for years**
-- VTtwins
Mar 29, 2025 at 09:13 AM ET
VTtwins
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03/29/25 09:13 AM ET