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How would a pulsed plasma rocket work and what would NASA want to use one for?

Question #151167. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated May 28 2024.
Originally posted May 28 2024 8:00 PM.

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A plasma rocket uses electric and magnetic fields to turn the fuel into a plasma. Rockets with this technology could reach speeds of 198,000 km/h (123,000 mph).

Such a spaceship would be useful travelling to planets such as Mars (a 200 day journey could be reduced to 60), or even other star systems.
link https://science.howstuffworks.com/plasma-rockets.htm
Response last updated by psnz on May 28 2024.
May 28 2024, 8:03 PM
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