Nuclear fusion startup test fires plastic waste-powered rocket

https://newatlas.com/space/nuclear-pulsar-fusion-test-green-hybrid-rocket/

"fuel consisting of high density polyethylene (HDPE)... used in a range of plastic products including bottles, piping and cutting boards... and nitrous oxide oxidizer... also involves the development of nuclear fusion technology for high-speed propulsion, which could cut travel times to Mars in half... aiming to demonstrate a nuclear fusion propulsion engine for static fire testing in 2025, and then launch and test one in orbit in 2027"