June 13, 2023
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US, UK announce Space Rocket Partnership

The collaboration between Pulsar Fusion and Princeton Satellite Systems will utilize AI machine learning to analyze data from the world record-holding PFRC-2 reactor…reports Asian Lite News

In a groundbreaking collaboration, British nuclear fusion company, Pulsar Fusion, has joined forces with Princeton Satellite Systems, a leading American company, to revolutionize space travel by designing a hyper-fast space rocket using cutting-edge AI technology. This ambitious project aims to develop a rocket capable of reaching Saturn’s moons in just two years, a feat that was once considered distant science fiction.

Pulsar Fusion, based in Oxfordshire, expressed the significance of this partnership, highlighting the access they gain to behavioral data from the world record-holding fusion reactor (PRFC-2) and recent advancements in machine learning. By leveraging this expertise, the development of their nuclear fusion rocket systems will be significantly accelerated.

Unlike terrestrial fusion energy for power stations on Earth, fusion propulsion in space eliminates the need for vast infrastructure requirements. The vacuum environment and extremely cold temperatures of space create an ideal setting for fusion propulsion. Additionally, fusion propulsion does not rely on a massive steam turbine or the creation of fuels on-site, as external sourcing becomes feasible.

The potential of fusion propulsion in space cannot be understated. It offers 1000 times the power of conventional ion thrusters currently used in orbit, meeting the growing demand for faster propulsion in the expanding space economy. According to an official company statement, Pulsar Fusion firmly believes that fusion propulsion will be demonstrated in space long before fusion can be harnessed for energy on Earth.

The collaboration between Pulsar Fusion and Princeton Satellite Systems will utilize AI machine learning to analyze data from the world record-holding PFRC-2 reactor. By studying the behavior of plasma under electromagnetic heating and confinement, the companies aim to develop a comprehensive understanding of aneutronic propulsion systems.

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