Hall thrusters, a key space technology for missions like SpaceX's Starlink constellation and NASA's Psyche asteroid mission, are high-efficiency electric propulsion devices using plasma technology*.

What’s particularly exciting for Northern Ireland is that the propulsion module for the lander will be built, tested, and assembled at Thales’ Space Manufacturing and Assembly facility in ...

The founder of SpaceX said President Trump had asked his company to return two astronauts aboard the space station to Earth “as soon as possible.” NASA said it would do that “as soon as ...

In a post on the social media platform X, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk claimed Tuesday that the Biden Administration left two astronauts “stranded” and said President Donald Trump has asked SpaceX to ...

We’ve already reported on why the Space Launch System used for the Artemis mission isn’t sustainable, but now NASA has tested a new propulsion tech that could cut down on the fuel needed for ...

The company is dedicated to driving R&D efforts in space technology, particularly in the areas of rocket propulsion and launch ... stage-four module, the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM).

The spacecraft, though, suffered thruster failures and helium leaks on its propulsion module, which led to months of debate as to whether or not to fly it home with the astronauts on board.

Dufour is flight testing the tiltwing Aero2 with the hybrid-electric propulsion module installed. Credit: Dufour Aerospace Swiss startup Dufour Aerospace has begun flight testing its Aero2 ...

A new image from Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost mission shows the spacecraft’s first glimpse of the moon. Launched nearly two weeks ago, the spacecraft is headed to the moon where it aims to ...

and a third aimed at the forward-facing docking port of the space station’s Harmony Module. Advert The cameras are able to stream footage from space live to Earth for more than 20 hours per day, with ...

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on its latest test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed following a thrilling booster catch back at the pad. Elon Musk’s company said Starship ...