00:00The tests, which were conducted in the period up to January 2025, verify the performance of
00:08specially developed fuels that withstand extreme space conditions, including a hot hydrogen stream
00:15and six thermal cycles, peaking over 2300 Celsius, each with 20-minute dwell times.
00:25While the thrust isn't as high as that of chemical rockets, where fuel is burned, the energy density
00:31makes these systems ideal for manned missions, such as agile lunar transport or Mars missions.
00:39The challenges remain radioactive waste, erosion from hot hydrogen, and launch permits.
00:46The International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna is currently discussing safety
00:53standards.
