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Russian researchers at Rosatom's Troitsk Institute are developing a plasma propulsion system aimed at reducing travel time to Mars to one or two months, with a potential readiness for space missions by 2030. The engine, which utilizes electromagnetic fields to accelerate hydrogen particles at speeds of up to 100 kilometers per second, is currently undergoing ground trials and is designed to operate in low-Earth orbit, powered by a nuclear reactor. Successful testing and funding will determine its deployment timeline.