NASA to put Starliner’s thrusters through an extensive workout before next launch
Starliner returned autonomously in early September. Since then, NASA and Boeing have been reviewing data from the test flight ...
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Florida startup tests water thruster, runs on just 1.5W for orbital maneuvers
The method – converting water into vapor before ionizing it to create plasma – has great promise for a wide range of ...
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Meet the astronauts of SpaceX's Fram2 mission, the 1st to fly over Earth's poles
Named after a Norwegian ship that explored the Arctic and Antarctic regions at the turn of the 20th century, Fram2 will ...
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‘Star Wars’ holds clues to making speedier spacecraft in the real world
Engineers are exploring propulsion methods that could enable longer-distance travel ...
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US Space Force Spends $60 Million on 'Aircraft Carrier' for Satellites
An aerospace startup in the state of Washington has been awarded $60 million via the US Space Force for its rapid satellite deployment system. Referred to as the Orbital Carrier, the system works a ...
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Boeing's next Starliner launch for NASA could slip to early 2026 after fixes
"It is likely to be in the timeframe of late this calendar year or early next year for the next Starliner flight." ...