The capillary-based pulsed plasma thruster (PPT) has high-energy transfer efficiency, which provides potential to improve traditional PPT performance. In this paper, the discharge characteristics of a ...

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

A UK-built spacecraft engine that runs on metal is preparing for its first test in space, in a mission that could pave the way for longer-lasting, more flexible satellites. The plasma thruster ...

Pulsar UK has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Thales Alenia Space (TAS) in relation to Pulsar’s 5kW MOONRANGER Hall-effect thrusters, which are being live test-fired.

Due to its low mass and medium impulse bit, the pulsed plasma thruster (PPT) is a suitable electric propulsion system for orbit maintenance and attitude control for nanosatellites. The PPT uses an ...

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory recently unveiled a new scientific device: the Facility for Laboratory Reconnection Experiments (FLARE). FLARE, which is the size of an SUV, has the power to ...

A D-ORBIT spacecraft that tested a hydrogen peroxide-powered thruster – credit, Arkadia Space A Spanish startup has successfully tested a new thruster for spacecraft that runs on a ‘green ...

IX-Darkstar pioneers a revolutionary electromagnetic propulsion system surpassing current space engines in speed, efficiency, and thermal management. Designed for scalable space travel, this ...

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory unveils a machine with unmatched capabilities to explore the phenomenon known as magnetic reconnection.

Arkadia Space's DARK propulsion system, using hydrogen peroxide propellant, was flown on a D-Orbit ION vehicle launched in March. Credit: Arkadia Space WASHINGTON — Spanish startup Arkadia Space ...