A prototype ion engine that uses lithium vapor as a propellant has aced its first tests, achieving 25 times more power than ...

Thirty years ago there was no Internet, laptop computers or CDs; Gerald Ford was president; “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” was on TV; and “Jaws” was at the movies. But in South Mississippi, NASA ...

A powerful new electromagnetic thruster has taken a major step forward after a successful high-energy test at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Fueled by lithium vapor and driven by intense magnetic ...

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A qualification test of a Raptor 2 engine has resulted in a dramatic explosion at SpaceX’s McGregor facility. The company has yet to comment on the incident, but it’s unlikely to affect the upcoming ...

The Critical Design Review of the CERP program paves the way for the modification of two B-52 bombers with the new engines, ...

Rotating detonation rocket engines work differently than traditional rockets to maximize thrust while using less fuel—an ...

This video showcases the process of testing a Corvette equipped with a custom-built engine. Viewers can see how the unique engine influences the car's performance and what sets this Corvette apart.

There never was a better time to do business in space exploration. One needs to look no further than the many space startups presently operating in this industry to realize that's so. Another proof of ...

Safran Aircraft Engines is ramping up system-level testing for a future open-fan engine as it builds towards full-scale ground tests next year of the front module – including the 4m (13ft)-diameter ...

Franco-American aerospace company CFM—a joint venture between Safran Aircraft Engines and GE Aerospace—has moved ...

Hypersonic developer Hermeus has begun testing a proprietary pre-cooler engine technology that will be a critical feature of the company’s ultra-fast Quarterhorse aircraft. Pre-cooling refers to the ...