A recently launched satellite is stuck in space after failing to fire its thrusters, preventing it from reaching its ...

A Hall thruster is a high-efficiency propulsion device using plasma that is used for various difficult space missions, such ...

And what can say we’ve arrived in the future more than off-the-shelf plasma thrusters for the DIY microsatellite market? Although [Michael Bretti] does tell us that he plans to sell these ...

These findings highlight the potential of ionic liquid propulsion systems for future space missions, particularly for small satellite applications. Ionic Liquid: A salt that is liquid at room ...

When [Jay Bowles] demoed his first-generation ion thruster on Plasma Channel, the resulting video picked up millions of views and got hobbyists and professionals alike talking. While ionic lifters ...

Pale Blue plans to demonstrate its 1U water ion thruster twice in 2025 on D-Orbit’s Ion Satellite Carrier, an orbital transfer vehicle. The contract with D-Orbit includes two launch ...