5 points | by airstrike 12 hours ago ago
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The manufacturer site [0] has more claims/details, ex:
> Modelling shows that this technology can potentially propel a spacecraft with a mass of about 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) to Pluto in 4 years.
> Static tests are to begin in 2025 followed by an In Orbit Demonstration (IOD) of the core technology components in 2027.
[0] https://pulsarfusion.com/sunbird-fusion-propulsion/
The manufacturer site [0] has more claims/details, ex:
> Modelling shows that this technology can potentially propel a spacecraft with a mass of about 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) to Pluto in 4 years.
> Static tests are to begin in 2025 followed by an In Orbit Demonstration (IOD) of the core technology components in 2027.
[0] https://pulsarfusion.com/sunbird-fusion-propulsion/