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Russia unveils plasma rocket engine prototype
Rosatom scientists have developed a laboratory prototype for a plasma electro-reactive rocket engine based on a magnetic ...
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US engineers 3D-print tiny coin-sized engines to steer small satellites in space
This 3D printing technology could allow astronauts to manufacture satellite engines in space, eliminating the need for Earth-based launches.
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Sierra Space Completes Test Campaign on Next Generation Vortex 35,000 lbf Fuel-Rich LOX LH2 Engine
In 2023, Sierra Space announced the VR35K-A had completed engine component testing, which allowed the company to advance to the full engine hot fire testing campaign. Next, Sierra Space will continue ...
Why Is ISRO’s CE20 Cryogenic Engine Ignition Test Significant?
On February 7, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted an ignition trial of the CE-20 ...
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Nuclear Rocket Fuel Test Success Paves the Way for Faster Space Travel
While this latest test doesn’t make nuclear-powered rocket engines viable just yet, it’s an important step on the journey.
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Russia boasts plasma engine capable of reaching Mars in months
Russian scientists have announced the development of a plasma-powered rocket engine that could potentially reach Mars within ...