Electric propulsion is being increasingly used on space missions and could ultimately replace thrusters using chemical ...

The AEPS is a solar electric propulsion system that uses xenon as its propellant, much like existing ion engines. Where it differs is in the power output, which should allow it to work as the ...

Unlike most interplanetary probes, Dawn is not propelled by a chemical rocket engine, but by a solar-electric ion propulsion system, particularly suitable for long-distance flights. This innovative ...

NASA is developing a groundbreaking spacecraft concept designed to revolutionize Mars travel. The ambitious plan involves ...

but its high specific impulse of 1,000-3,000 seconds enabled significant mass savings compared to a chemical rocket solution for its interplanetary journey. The ion thruster, fueled by xenon gas ...

Supercomputer simulations advance electric propulsion by tackling ion plume challenges for safer space missions.

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

A central goal of DLR Lampoldshausen is to bundle all competencies in the field of rocket propulsion turbopumps in order to conduct targeted and effective research. Continue reading The overarching ...

A research team from KAIST Nuclear and Quantum Engineering presents an AI assesser for Hall-effect ion thrusters, the engines ...

Pale Blue plans to demonstrate its 1U water ion thruster twice in 2025 on D-Orbit’s Ion Satellite Carrier, an orbital transfer vehicle. The contract with D-Orbit includes two launch ...