NASA tests 120kW MPD thruster at JPL for Mars missions
NewsBytes | May 8, 2026 7:39 AM CST
MPD thruster efficient, nuclear power considered
The MPD thruster uses electromagnetic fields to shoot out ionized lithium plasma, which is super efficient for moving heavy cargo, perfect for NASA's Moon to Mars plans.
While this test is a huge leap, NASA says even more power will be needed for longer missions, so it's already looking into nuclear-powered systems to keep these engines running far from the Sun.
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