Plasma flashed inside the exhaust system, held in place by electric and magnetic fields. This scene marked a small but closely watched step in Pulsar Fusion’s bid to build a fusion-powered space tug.

UK rocket startup demonstrates world first plasma in nuclear fusion breakthrough - Nuclear fusion rockets could cut journey times to Mars from months to weeks ...

The breakthrough brings scientists a step closer to fusion propulsion - technology that mimics the energy reactions powering the Sun. View on euronews ...