Plasma represents the fourth form of matter that contains electrical particles, including electrons and ions. It exists naturally in sunlighting events and can also undergo synthetic production.

Russian scientists at Rosatom's Troitsk Institute are developing a plasma propulsion system that could change space travel.

Something to look forward to: Scientists have created a laboratory prototype of a plasma electric rocket engine that could revolutionize space travel. Based on a magnetic plasma accelerator, this ...

A powerful new plasma engine has just been unveiled by Chinese engineers – and it is expected to propel China ahead of the United States in the race to develop plasma technology for Mars and other ...