SpaceX was awarded an $843,000,000 contract to de-orbit the International Space Station by as early as 2030, but Musk hopes ...

Various interplanetary spacecraft can use the specific positioning of planets to perform gravity assists, effectively slingshotting them with a speed boost toward their final destination.

The Sunbird Migratory Transfer Vehicle is designed to cut mission times to Mars by half while offering a reusable, ...

It will also produce a “Cloud Map” of Sun-interplanetary space, according to the presentation. The Solar Polar-orbit Observatory will be equipped with a suite of advanced instruments to carry ...

It is designed to produce both thrust and electric power for interplanetary spacecraft. Designers think that this technology can radically expand the science capability of planetary missions Sunbird’s ...

As humanity’s ambitions to send humans to Mars grow, the challenge of getting there in a timely and safe manner becomes more ...

Deep Space Optical Communication (DSOC) uses near-infrared lasers for high-bandwidth, low-power, and efficient communication ...

Sunbird represents a significant leap in space propulsion technology, with the potential to dramatically shorten interplanetary travel times and continue to position the UK as a leader in space ...