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

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.

Let’s take a look at how ion thrusters work, and some of their interesting applications in the world of spacecraft! Chemical rocket engines provide huge thrust but are thirsty when it comes to fuel.

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 ...

On the face of things, not much, but after seeing [Zachary Tong]’s latest video on liquid metal ion thrusters, we see that they seem to have a lot more in common than we’d initially thought.

While these massive devices are marvels of human engineering, the real workhorses of the space industry are the immensely ...

The contract with D-Orbit includes two launch opportunities and operations, in June and October, on D-Orbit’s Ion spacecraft, Pale Blue said Jan. 8. “By partnering... Based in the Seattle area ...