Seeing the process in action is almost magical, but it works by using the effects the plasma has on the air against itself.

A laboratory prototype of a plasma electric rocket engine based on a magnetic plasma accelerator has been produced by Rosatom ...

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and then using electric fields to accelerate the resulting ions. The ions, now forming a high-speed plasma beam, push the spacecraft forward,” explained the researchers of a new study.

A research team presents an AI assessor for Hall-effect ion thrusters, the engines of satellites and space probes.

Scientists are developing water-fueled spacecraft technology, aiming for a cleaner, and cost-effective propulsion system.

A research team from KAIST Nuclear and Quantum Engineering presents an AI assesser for Hall-effect ion thrusters, the engines ...

and then using electric fields to accelerate the resulting ions. The ions, now forming a high-speed plasma beam, push the spacecraft forward," explained the researchers of a new study. This technology ...