A Xantus electric thruster by Benchmark Space Systems in ground tests. Credit: Benchmark Space Systems WASHINGTON — Benchmark Space’s first electric thruster is in orbit and ready to begin operations ...
Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...
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The next generation of ionic plasma thrusters (BSI MARK 2)
After considerable redesign, the BSI Mark II is the most potent ionic thruster of modular design yet. It improves upon my ...
Arkadia Space's DARK propulsion system, using hydrogen peroxide propellant, was flown on a D-Orbit ION vehicle launched in March. Credit: Arkadia Space WASHINGTON — Spanish startup Arkadia Space has ...
Researchers at MIT have invented a small 3D printed thruster that emits a stream of pure ions. The thruster could be used as a low-cost and efficient propulsion source for miniature satellites in the ...
Want to generate some thrust by way of an exposed high voltage discharge that looks great when you turn down the lights? [Integza] has a video showing how to do exactly that with some simple ...
Spacecraft rocket engines come in a variety of forms and use a variety of fuels, but most rely on chemical reactions to blast propellants out of a nozzle, with the reaction force driving the ...
Space startup Phase Four will be rolling out the next generation of its Maxwell radio-frequency plasma propulsion system next year, which the company says offers key performance improvements to allow ...
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