Scientists Are Getting Closer to a Better Source of Rocket Fuel: Good Ol’ Water
Eco-friendly alternatives to fossil fuels are venturing beyond Earth—and into space.
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Water-based plasma thrusters could power spacecraft for deep space missions
Scientists are developing a new space propulsion system that uses water as fuel, promising a more sustainable way to explore ...
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New Metal Joining Technology Solves Rocket Propulsion Challenges
Joining dissimilar metals has limited aerospace component manufacturing, which requires specific materials for different ...
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AI-driven performance prediction model to advance space electric propulsion technology?
A research team presents an AI assessor for Hall-effect ion thrusters, the engines of satellites and space probes.
SLO County rocket scientist to receive Great Britain’s highest honor short of knighthood
I was absolutely bowled over,” the Cambria man and British expat said upon learning he would be honored by King Charles.
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Giant catapult sends satellites into space without rocket fuel
A California-based company, SpinLaunch, is making waves with its innovative satellite launch system, drawing particular ...
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Newly-launched Indian satellite left stranded by propulsion problem
India just launched its first mission of 2025. The Indian Space Research Organisation 's (ISRO) Geosynchronous Satellite ...
Why does a rocket have to go 25,000 mph to escape Earth?
For example, Jupiter is the most massive planet in our solar system. It’s so big, it could swallow 1,000 Earths. So it requires a very high escape speed: 133,100 mph (about 214,000 kilometers per hour ...
Space X Is Having Problems With The Rocket That Will Rescue Boeing’s Stranded Astronauts
Space X is due to rescue Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams next month, but is having issues with the batteries in its Dragon ...