Pulsar Fusion has introduced "Sunbird," a nuclear fusion-powered rocket designed to significantly reduce interplanetary travel times. The machine learning models predict it could send a spacecraft to Pluto in four years—less than half the duration of NASA's New Horizons mission. Equipped with a Duel Direct Fusion Drive, the rocket would provide both thrust and electrical power, achieving exhaust speeds over 500,000 mph. Pulsar, founded in 2011, is preparing for testing phases and leveraging AI advancements to strive for an ambitious goal of building a functional fusion reactor in space by 2027.
Pulsar Fusion's "Sunbird" nuclear fusion rocket aims to shorten travel times in space significantly—Pluto in four years, Mars in four months.
The Duel Direct Fusion Drive engine will offer both propulsion and electrical power, aiming to create exhaust speeds surpassing 500,000mph.
Pulsar's reputation for executing real technological advancements has been bolstered by their investment in large propulsion testing facilities in the UK.
With the integration of AI, Pulsar hopes to successfully construct and test their space fusion reactor by 2027, marking a massive leap forward.
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