Mars, and beyond. While these massive devices are marvels of human engineering, the real workhorses of the space industry are ...

This manner of operation means that an ion thruster and a small mass of fuel can theoretically create a much larger delta-V than chemical rockets, perfect for long-range space missions to Mars and ...

A UK startup has unveiled a new fusion-powered space rocket concept called Sunbird for interplanetary travel to Mars — and beyond.

But in traditional ion engines, sometimes called Hall thrusters, the constant bombardment ... to be useful them for missions to Mars and beyond. So to prolong the life of an ion engine, the ...

NASA is developing a groundbreaking spacecraft concept designed to revolutionize Mars travel. The ambitious plan involves assembling a football-field-sized spacecraft in orbit using advanced robotics.

Mars is 140 million miles from Earth ... propulsion (NEP), using a nuclear power reactor to power electric ion thrusters - ionising a gas and accelerating the ions produced, which are then ...

When [Jay Bowles] demoed his first-generation ion thruster on Plasma Channel, the resulting video picked up millions of views and got hobbyists and professionals alike talking. While ionic lifters ...