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Revolutionary Engine Promises 30-Day Trip to Mars

Russian scientists have developed a plasma-based propulsion system that could potentially reduce the Earth–Mars travel time from about 9 months to just 30-60 days by using high-velocity ionized particles for efficient, sustained space travel, marking a significant advancement in interplanetary propulsion technology.

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#electric-engines #mars-mission #plasma-propulsion

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Contactless Plasma System Aims to Clear Space Debris

Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a bidirectional plasma thruster with a magnetic cusp to safely and efficiently remove space debris by slowing it down until it re-enters Earth's atmosphere, demonstrating promising laboratory results that could improve space sustainability.

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