Russia's Roscosmos announced that scientists from its Keldysh Center have successfully developed and tested two high-power plasma engines designed to enhance interplanetary travel capabilities.
The company stated in a statement that these two engines represent a key component of advanced transport and power units capable of supporting interplanetary missions, including future missions to the Moon, Mars, and distant bodies in the solar system.
The first engine, the KM-50M, uses the Hall effect and is based on modern magnetic shielding technology. It has a service life exceeding 20,000 hours. The second engine, the ID-750, offers superior performance with an operating life exceeding 50,000 hours. Both engines use xenon and krypton, inert gases that are ideal for long-term storage and operation in space.
Roscosmos explained that the transition to plasma engines represents a strategic step that opens new horizons for interplanetary exploration projects and increases their commercial attractiveness.
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