Russian Scientists Test Plasma Engine That Could Cut Mars Travel to About 30 Days
- Posted on January 28, 2026
- By Yahoo News
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Russian Scientists Test Plasma Engine That Could Cut Mars Travel to About 30 Days
Russia is testing a plasma engine prototype designed to slash Mars travel time to just 60 days. Developed by Rosatom’s Troitsk Institute, the system uses electromagnetic fields to accelerate particles to 100 km/s, promising a flight-ready model for deep-space missions by 2030.
