Russian researchers are testing a new plasma propulsion system that may accelerate future missions to Mars, reducing travel time from months to just one or two. The engine, developed by Rosatom’s ...
The space industry is gearing up for longer-duration missions to the Moon and beyond, and that requires new types of propulsion systems with higher efficiency and more thrust. That’s why rocket ...
Framegrab from a video of a long-duration hot fire of the Chi engine. Credit: Mega Engine HELSINKI — A new Chinese commercial rocket engine startup has conducted a successful long-duration hot fire ...