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 ...
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 ...
Plasmoid thrusters have had successful proof of principle experiments done in the lab at Princeton University. The systems should be compact and simple and based upon magnetism present in solar flares ...
As with all aging bodies, clogged tubes form an increasing issue. So too with the 47-year old Voyager 1 spacecraft and its hydrazine thrusters. Over the decades silicon dioxide from an aging rubber ...
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