Russia shows off reusable nuclear rocket engine to power missions to Mars.

Can Russia beat the US and
Elon Musk to Mars? (Image: Roscosmos)

A Russian research center has taken the wraps of a powerful, reusable nuclear engine that’s been designed for an attempted mission to Mars. 

In a video posted to social media, it’s claimed the rocket could reach Mars after seven months and also be re-launched into space 48 hours after landing. 

The institute responsible for the rocket, Keldysh Research Center, is famous for building the Katyusha rocket launched during World War II.

By Jeff Parsons.

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