Space has a trash problem, with defunct satellites, rockets, and smaller broken bits orbiting the Earth at high speeds. The ...

Just like litter is a big problem on Earth, space junk is cluttering up outer space. To dispose of this junk, a Tohoku ...

Plasma is made of charged particles, which means it can be manipulated with magnetic fields. However, this sophisticated type of engine uses a magnetic nozzle, which wasn’t working as expected.

What if reaching Mars took only 30 days? Russian researchers have developed an innovative plasma engine, promising to drastically reduce interplanetary travel times. This technology, still in the ...

Experts say the right kind of propulsion system could carry spacecraft to Saturn in just two years. The direct fusion drive ...

Russia's state-owned Rosatom announced a prototype plasma engine which could speed up travel to other planets.

Plasma engines generate extreme heat, which can damage engine components over time. Tang’s team is investigating advanced materials and cooling systems to mitigate these effects.

July 2, 2009 – Ad Astra Rocket Company has successfully demonstrated operation of its VX-200 plasma engine first stage at full power and under superconducting conditions in tests conducted today ...

With coordination and planning, convalescent plasma should be poised to play a key role in the treatment of Covid-19 well into the future.

July 2, 2009 – Ad Astra Rocket Company has successfully demonstrated operation of its VX-200 plasma engine first stage at full power and under superconducting conditions in tests conducted today ...