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Small nuclear fusion space and energy systems using high efficiency RF heating
• https://www.nextbigfuture.com, brian wang1. High Efficiency RF Heating for Small Nuclear Fusion Rocket Engines
2. Superconducting Coils for Small Nuclear Fusion Rocket Engines
The aim for the fusion drives is to get about 1 kilowatt of power per 2.2 lbs. (1 kilogram) of mass. A 10-megawatt fusion rocket would therefore weigh about 11 tons (10 metric tons). They hope to demonstrate a first nuclear fusion system in 2019 to 2020.