Could nuclear propulsion be the breakthrough that takes humans to Mars more efficiently? This deep dive explores the ...

Estimates suggest the method could fly a spacecraft to Mars in approximately a month ... meanwhile, have used ion propulsion to reach further than any human-made spacecraft.

Russian scientists have unveiled a groundbreaking plasma engine that could revolutionize space travel, potentially reducing ...

They are widely used for various missions, including maintaining the formation flying of SpaceX's Starlink satellites and providing thrust for comet or Mars exploration ... to Hall thrusters but also ...

This discovery provides new insights into Mars’ geological history ... by researchers indicate ... Electric propulsion technology, powered by ion engines, is gaining traction for its efficiency ...

There are alternatives to chemical rockets, such as ion ... to Mars and other planets in a reasonable time frame. The best, in fact, the only, candidate for this is the Nuclear Thermal Propulsion ...

A potential concern is the high voltages required for both electro-adhesion and DEA actuation, however existing space technology, in particular gridded ion thrusters commonly use potential differences ...

The liquid metal may have a new application in ion propulsion systems, which could increase demand ... Plutonium powers thermoelectric generators for the Mars Curiosity Rover and unmanned space probes ...