Are Alien Civilizations Using Spider Pulsars to Move Stars Across the Galaxy?
As civilizations advance, they may need to migrate across the galaxy, and some researchers speculate they could use their own stars as massive engines. New research explores the possibility of a ...
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NASA Tests Nuclear Thermal Propulsion to Speed Up Mars Missions
NASA and its partners have successfully tested a nuclear thermal propulsion (NTP) fuel that could revolutionize deep-space travel. This breakthrough brings the dream of reaching Mars in just 45 ...
How NASA's Lunar Trailblazer will make a looping voyage to the moon
Before arriving at the moon, the small satellite mission will use the gravity of the sun, Earth, and moon over several months ...
An asteroid could hit Earth in 2032, NASA says. Here's what to know about the potential "city killer."
"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," ...
Bus-Sized Asteroid Approaching Earth Today, NASA Reports
The space rock is heading in our direction at some 18,700 miles per hour, according to the space agency's data.
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Water-based plasma thrusters could power spacecraft for deep space missions
Scientists are developing a new space propulsion system that uses water as fuel, promising a more sustainable way to explore ...
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Scientists Unveil Revolutionary Water-Fueled Technology for Spacecraft
Scientists are developing water-fueled spacecraft technology, aiming for a cleaner, and cost-effective propulsion system.
NASA’s Europa Clipper Captures First Starfield Images From Deep Space
NASA’s Europa Clipper is well on its way to Jupiter’s icy moon, Europa, set to arrive in 2030. While its science instruments ...
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AI-driven performance prediction model to advance space electric propulsion technology?
A research team presents an AI assessor for Hall-effect ion thrusters, the engines of satellites and space probes.
AI technique predicts Hall thruster power for spacecraft with high accuracy
A Hall thruster is a high-efficiency propulsion device using plasma that is used for various difficult space missions, such ...
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Lightsail propulsion could enable interstellar travel at speeds never before imagined
Interestingly, the spacecraft would use an innovative propulsion method: lightsails. These types of reflective sails use the pressure from lasers or starlight to propel spacecraft. These ultrathin ...