Chemical rockets have powered humanity’s journey into space for decades. Their explosive thrust is essential for launch, but in the vacuum of space, these systems quickly burn through fuel, making ...

Ion propulsion, in which electrically charged particles of atoms called ions are discharged, produces extremely rapid exhaust velocities. Because of this and their long duration of operation, ion ...

Ion Space Propulsion Lab Who We Are Michigan Technological University's Ion Space Propulsion (ISP) Lab is dedicated to advancing spacecraft technology through a collection of research, development, ...

Coventry University is advancing a project aimed at enhancing hydrogen fuel cell technology for zero-carbon aviation.

With a military-grade camera system, hydrazine thrusters, and experimental ion propulsion, DART tested not only trajectory redirection but also future tech for long-range space navigation. Its ...

Sedna will reach its closest approach to the Sun in 2076, providing a remarkable space-faring opportunity that won’t come ...

Anglo-Australian battery company Gelion has reported "strong progress" at its Battery Minerals division as it continues to develop its novel lithium-ion battery recycling technology.

The Xenon/Krypton facility is a 2-meter-diameter by 4-meter-long space simulation chamber for ground-testing flight-scale ion propulsion systems. The chamber is evacuated to ultimate pressure using ...

In 2022 magniX tested a battery-electric propulsion system on a Robinson helicopter and it is currently doing the same with a ...

Company delivers its first aircraft to the United Arab Emirates and anticipates inaugural passenger-carrying flights as soon ...

US Under-Secretary of Defense, Elbridge Colby, announced a review of the Aukus agreement. Our Defence Minister Richard Marles ...

What Happened: Speaking together at the Financial Times "Future of the Car" event in 2022, Straubel and Musk recalled their lunch date that led to the creation of Tesla and the groundwork for the ...