How Plasma Powers the Engine Plasma ... less rocket that defies conventional laws of physics Cutting-edge rocket engine could accelerate to 99% the speed of light Here’s how it works: Air ...

was developed in the Laboratory of Plasma Rocket Engines at MEPhI and is the best in Russia among engines of this class in terms of dimensions, weight, energy efficiency and safety in operation.

If successful, this fusion rocket technology could revolutionize ... to manufacture and test such engines. The UK, with its scientific expertise in plasma technology, is well-positioned to lead ...