Rubicon’s ASCENT chemical propulsion module, called Sprite, is being paired with Massachusetts Institute of Technology ...

Researchers used supercomputer simulations to unlock the secrets of electrons in plasma beams ejected by electric propulsion ...

A research team at the University of Virginia is revolutionizing the future of space travel with groundbreaking studies on ...

Through the institute, various organizations will divide into subteams. Some subteams will explore three different styles of ...

Hidden patterns in electric propulsion plasma beams could help ensure the success of long-term space missions.

Go faster, farther, more efficiently. That's the goal driving spacecraft propulsion engineers like Chen Cui, a new assistant ...

Researchers at the University of Virginia are using advanced simulations to study electron behavior in electric propulsion ...

TDS01 will test 300mN stationary plasma thrusters (SPTs), showcasing their potential for orbit-raising maneuvers for geostationary satellites. These thrusters promise enhanced mission flexibility ...

Laser-produced plasmas have been used to create short bursts of x-rays and to accelerate particles — so-called plasma-based accelerators. Laser produced plasmas are also useful for recreating ...

The lower box is one the earliest spacecraft ion thrusters (from EOS circa 1962), and on top is a new arrival, a modern marvel from the SpaceX Starlink satellites used for on orbit maneuvering. SpaceX ...