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Fusion energy creates energy in the same way as the sun does, and we know how to do this in principle, but now scientists think they have found a way to use fusion energy to drive space vehicles—but it will take many years to perfect this technology.Summary
Mark Whittington writing for the Hill, notes that:
- Scientists have recently been able to create more energy from fusion energy than it took to run the process in the first place.
- Fusion energy should enable us to reach the moon and use the moon's resources.
- Commercial companies are already at work developing fusion rocket engines.
- However, financial and technology hurdles will likely need to be overcome before any system is tested in Space.
References
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- The frontrunners in the trillion-dollar race for limitless fusion power | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
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References from the Web:
- 05 DEC 2022 Nuclear fusion: What does it mean for space exploration? | Space
- 14 DEC 2022 Major Energy Breakthrough: Milestone Achieved in US Fusion Experiment - CNET
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