Voyager 1, the most distant human object that is now flying through interstellar space, had thruster issues making it difficult for the spacecraft to stay pointed at Earth when calling home.

Glenn was selected to lead development of the NEXT ion propulsion system which also includes advanced power processing, xenon propellant management and thruster gimbal technologies.

Rocket propulsion works in space because of Newtonian laws of motion; air is not required.

Gimbal Space is aiming to deliver critical spacecraft components on shorter lead times and lower prices.

NASA engineers have revived old thrusters on Voyager 1 to prevent a clog from endangering the mission during a planned communications blackout.

Each compact BIT-3 system includes highly integrated control electronics, iodine tank and feed system, thruster, and gimbal for primary propulsion and attitude control.

The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is testing a series of large spacecraft rolls that will help it hunt for water.

Astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain in space, at least until the end of July or early August, NASA’s Commercial Crew Project Manager said, on Wednesday.

America’s space industry seems mature, but the supply chain that provides all the parts and components for rockets, satellites, and other spacecraft is considerably less so. Gimbal Space is ...

America’s space industry seems mature, but the supply chain that provides all the parts and components for rockets, satellites, and other spacecraft is considerably less so. Gimbal Space is aiming to ...