Plasma + magnets = magic.
A Department of Energy (DoE) physicist has a new nuclear fusion rocket concept that uses magnetic fields to make thrust. It’s a far-out idea that could carry astronauts to Mars.
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SpaceX’s new Starship rocket prototype soared 6 miles above Texas, but exploded during a landing attempt
SpaceX launched a 16-story prototype of its Starship Mars rocket system 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) above Boca Chica, Texas on Tuesday.
SpaceX Starship SN9 flies high, explodes on landing just like SN8
After delays and a flap with the FAA, the Mars rocket prototype ran a vertical 10K on Tuesday.
Starships lining up for launch as SN9 closes in on clearance
Starship SN9 is continuing to wait for clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ahead of her test flight, with a launch date still up in the air. Although the overall schedule delay is relatively short, pent-up production cadence saw SN10 jump at the opportunity to roll down Boca Chica’s Highway 4 late last week.
Female physicist invents new fusion to take the first humans to Mars
Dr. Fatima Ebrahimi designed a fusion rocket that uses magnetic fields to shoot plasma particles from a craft, which could take humans to Mars 10 times faster than current devices.
