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Breakthrough propulsion system lets satellites use Earth’s atmosphere as fuel in low orbit
A significant step in satellite propulsion is paving the way for a new era ...
SpaceNews illustration generated with DALL-E. Astra Space seemed poised to dominate the smallsat propulsion landscape. Its 2021 acquisition of Apollo Fusion positioned the Northern California company ...
York Space Systems acquired Orbion Space Technology, adding Hall-effect electric thrusters to strengthen its satellite ...
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AI is making spacecraft propulsion more efficient, and could even lead to nuclear-powered rockets
Every year, companies and space agencies launch hundreds of rockets into space—and that number is set to grow dramatically with ambitious missions to the moon, Mars and beyond. But these dreams hinge ...
Over the span of two projects, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign investigated using a propulsion concept known as multimode propulsion to get spacecraft to the Moon and ...
The aviation industry’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 is driving transformative advancements in propulsion technology. Hydrogen propulsion, hybrid-electric systems, and ...
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) Every year, companies and space agencies launch hundreds of rockets ...
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