In theory, water-based propulsion systems are a low-cost, safer alternative to conventional engines. Water is easier to ...

Space exploration has always relied on the continuous improvement of spacecraft propulsion systems. As humanity dreams of reaching new frontiers, like Mars and beyond, one area of focus has been ...

The United States flew a reactor in space in the 1960s and has studied nuclear thermal propulsion for decades. Fuel is not the primary limitation either; the enriched uranium supply chain is ...

Delray Beach, FL, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The space propulsion market was valued at USD 13.36 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 20.02 billion at a compound annual growth rate ...

Every year, companies and space agencies launch hundreds of rockets into space—and that number is set to grow dramatically with ambitious missions to the moon, Mars and beyond. But these dreams hinge ...

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Alan Boyle on Apr 3, 2025 at 6:00 am ...

Our customers rely on us to provide propulsion systems that perform as expected on orbit… For Orbion, delivering flight-ready hardware is not a milestone – it’s the way we operate.”” — Brad King, ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) Every year, companies and space agencies launch hundreds of rockets ...