Pulsed Plasma Rocket - For your trip to Mars

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Pulsed Plasma Rocket (PPR): Shielded, Fast Transits for Humans to Mars - NASA

Howe Industries is currently developing a propulsion system that may generate up to 100,000 N of thrust with a specific impulse (Isp) of 5,000 seconds. The

www.nasa.gov

From the article:

"The Pulsed Plasma Rocket (PPR) is originally derived from the Pulsed Fission Fusion concept, but is smaller, simpler, and more affordable."

That "more afforable" part needs to be more clearly defined ...

 

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It can’t much more than a O-360 overhaul these days.