UK space firm’s nuclear fusion rocket engine will get hotter than the Sun

Plus: Hydrogen storage simplified by Japanese researchers [Blueprint]( 🚀 In a recent pair of [subscriber-only articles]( we looked at the future of space propulsion technology, and how it could open a highway to the stars in coming centuries. 🇬🇧 A UK firm has its sights firmly set on making that a reality by commencing construction of a nuclear fusion rocket engine. We have the full story of Pulsar Fusion’s plan in today’s [Must Read article](. 🎬 But first, here’s [your video of the day]( . Good morning. I’m Tim, an Editor at IE. This is the Blueprint. Let’s get into it. Yesterday, Blueprint subscribers learned about the future of space propulsion technology. Don't miss out — [subscribe to IE+]( today to receive exclusive interviews, features, and much more. Must Read [UK space firm’s nuclear fusion rocket engine will get hotter than the Sun]( Pulsar Fusion, a UK-based space firm, is building [a nuclear fusion-based rocket engine]( that could exceed temperatures on the Sun. The construction of the largest-ever fusion rocket engine has begun, and its exhaust speeds could exceed 500,000 miles per hour. Pulsar Fusion's Direct Fusion Drive (DFD) aims to generate thrust directly from nuclear fusion, eliminating the need for an intermediary step. The breakthrough technology promises faster space exploration, reducing travel time to Pluto from a decade to four to five years. CEO Richard Dinan believes fusion propulsion in space is inevitable and offers tremendous potential for the expanding space economy. [Read More]( VIDEO OF THE DAY [Is Nikola Tesla Overrated?]( How MATADOR is helping Ukraine's war effort The RGW 90, also known as the MATADOR, is a unique and state-of-the-art rocket launcher collaboratively designed by Germany, Israel, and Singapore. What is the significance of the RGW 90 and its role in Ukraine's war effort? 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