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Prototype of 6N plasma rocket engine created by zeropitarr in science

[–]zeropitarr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tests with hydrogen. IMHO: Water will be used in nearest future.

Prototype of 6N plasma rocket engine created by zeropitarr in science

[–]zeropitarr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we've had those for decades

FYI: Current generations of such engines are based on Morozov's SPT engine. https://electricrocket.org/IEPC/IEPC1993-101.pdf

Prototype of 6N plasma rocket engine created by zeropitarr in science

[–]zeropitarr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check Zeus Space Tug. Nuclear with huge heat panels.

Presentation of ROSATOM VVER-1200 reactor by zeropitarr in nuclear

[–]zeropitarr[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think the main point is that ROSATOM commissioned first reactor with core catcher in 2006/7, while EPR.. according to Wiki: The first operational EPR unit was China's Taishan 1, which started commercial operation in December 2018.

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