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Fusion42 · 2 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Fusion propulsion technology is advancing rapidly with British startup Pulsar Fusion aiming to test fusion engines in orbit by 2027, promising spacecraft speeds far beyond current chemical propulsion and enabling much faster space missions.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Government & Space.
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British fusion startups are about to change space travel speeds radically, opening new missions that dramatically cut travel times. You need to consider how much faster travel will reshape payload, mission design, and partner selection in space tech.
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