NASA and General Atomics tested the fuel by exposing it to temperatures up to 3,000 Kelvin (4,940 Fahrenheit or 2,727 Celsius ...

Historical Context of Gravitic Propulsion Scientists started exploring gravitic propulsion back in the 1920s through wild experiments with high-voltage capacitors and electromagnetic fields. T.

This includes measures such as redundancy, insulation, shielding, fire protection and ventilation to ensure that the propulsion system can be operated safely and reliably. In particular, the ...

In 2004 the Europeans successfully tested their own ion propulsion system on the Smart 1 lunar probe. Both missions were important technical demonstrations for the further development of electrical ...

This article is published in Aviation Daily part of Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN), and is complimentary through ...

Electric Propulsion of a Helicopter Tail Rotor ... Magnetic permeable rotor containment for high-speed electrical machine When operated at high surface speeds the field excitation system on the rotor ...

A research team presents an AI assessor for Hall-effect ion thrusters, the engines of satellites and space probes.

Recently NASA announced earlier this month that the 12 kW Advanced Electric Propulsion System (AEPS) — which is scheduled to form an integral part of the Lunar Gateway when it is launched ...

Safran Electrical and Power, a unit of aerospace titan Safran, has achieved the world’s first type certification for an ...