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In a World’s First, Pulsar Fusion Demonstrates Its “Sunbird” Nuclear Fusion Rocket’s “First Plasma” at MARS Conference Hosted by Jeff Bezos

Sunbird Image Sunbird first plasma with Krypton Sunbird view Image Sunbird front view in the chamber. Sunbird Test Chamber Image Sunbird in large vacuum test chamber In March 2026 Pulsar achieved first plasma in our Mark I Sunbird exhaust test system, marking an important early milestone in the programme. The test demonstrates initial plasma confinement within the exhaust architecture. BLETCHLEY, United Kingdom, March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pulsar Fusion, a UK-based space propulsion compan

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In a World’s First, Pulsar Fusion Demonstrates Its “Sunbird” Nuclear Fusion Rocket’s “First Plasma” at MARS Conference Hosted by Jeff Bezos

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