Hydrogen Powered Rocket
does anyone believe in a nuclear fusion powered rocket?
this question refers to chemistry nuclear fusion of Hydrogen atoms.
could a contained magnetic fusion create thrust for a rocket.
scientists say its 20 years away.
i hope someone is smart here….
Fusion is not “chemistry”.
Contained fusion does not create thrust directly. However it can transform mass into energy in a form that can be used to create thrust. For example, ionise atoms, then accelerate them in an electric field. The ions are shot out one end and the spaceship gets accelerated th other way.
I agree with ericbryce2 that this may be a bit more than 20 years away because of the “contained fusion” part. However, the “ion propulsion” part is already possible.
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