How Electric Thrusters Are Revolutionizing Space Exploration
A research team at the University of Virginia is revolutionizing the future of space travel with groundbreaking studies on electric propulsion thrusters. By delving into the behavior of electrons in ...
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Scientists decode plasma plume behavior to enhance electric thrusters’ performance
Researchers at the University of Virginia are using advanced simulations to study electron behavior in electric propulsion ...
Space Billionaires Count Down To Their Rocket Race To The Moon
Launch licenses the FAA just issued to Blue Origin and SpaceX are setting the stage for space billionaires Jeff Bezos and ...
Ex-NASA astronaut who nearly collided with two ‘metallic orbs’ while piloting plane reveals they had ‘no visible means of propulsion’
The former NASA astronaut who nearly collided with a pair of metallic orbs while flying his plane remains befuddled by the ...
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New UVA professor’s research may boost next-generation space rockets
UVA Engineering assistant professor Chen Cui is finding the hidden patterns in electric propulsion plasma beams that could ...
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NASA finds the fuel that will take us to Mars in 45 days: It’s better than hydrogen and plasma
NASA's nuclear propulsion breakthrough promises Mars trips in 45 days. Combining nuclear and plasma systems boosts efficiency ...
Launches, science, astronauts: What 2025 will bring for space exploration from Florida
From record launch rates, to new astronaut missions and science - 2025 promises to be a year like no other in space ...
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NASA’s Europa Clipper features 3D printed topology-optimized bracket
The long-anticipated launch of NASA’s Europa Clipper from the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) marked the culmination of years of dedicated work. Hundreds of engineers, scientists ... s ...