Most space debris consists of fragments generated by collision with other space debris and satellites that have ceased operation. In order to reduce space debris, it is imperative to ensure […]
Propulsion Systems
ThrustMe closes contract order with CNES for several off-the-shelf propulsion systems
ThrustMe has received a direct order for the firm’s off-the-shelf propulsion products from the French Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES). This contract from CNES illustrates the agency’s procurement policy now […]
Disappointment as Astrobotic’s Peregrine has “no chance of soft landing on the Moon”
At first the news was encouraging. Cheers and celebration after United Launch Alliance (ULA) marked the beginning of a new era of space capabilities with the successful launch of its […]
ESA reports pinhole propulsion for satellites
A palm-sized propulsion option for future space missions: each one of these seven emitter arrays etched onto this silicon wafer using micro- and nano-technology possesses more than 500 pinhole-sized emitters […]
Australian Government funding to accelerate Neumann Space space tech development with Spire Global
Neumann Space has made known that Australian Government funding will enable the company to adapt the Neumann Drive® for an on-orbit demo mission with Spire Global. Neumann Space is a […]
Rogue Space Systems and RocketStar’s innovative water-based propulsion system to provide payload hosting program
Rogue Space Systems Corporation, a developer of in-space services, will have a new hosted payload demonstration with RocketStar, Inc. that has the potential to greatly change space propulsion. This hosting […]
ThrustMe surpasses 200 orders + doubles propulsion system orders in four months
ThrustMe has recently 200 orders, doubling the company’s order book within a four month period of time — this milestone mirrors the exponential growth within the space industry and the […]
L3Harris: Aerojet Rocketdyne acquisition completed
L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) has completed the acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne, forming a fourth business segment at the company. L3Harris signed a definitive agreement to purchase Aerojet Rocketdyne in December of […]
Space industry veteran brings her world-class leadership to TransAstra’s Board of Directors
Orbital logistics and space mining leader Trans Astronautica Corporation (TransAstra) announced recently that space industry veteran Dawn Harms has joined the company’s Board of Directors. An expert in the field […]
Neumann Space propulsion technology achieves a first space launch via the Transporter-8 mission
Neumann Space has announced that the company’s propulsion system has been sent into space for the first time — named the Neumann Drive®, the propulsion system incorporates a thruster unit […]