The Continuum Record·May 17Beyond Chemical Rockets: The Next-Generation Engines Set to Conquer Deep SpaceFor the last seven decades, humanity’s journey into the cosmos has relied on a single, violent mechanic: chemical combustion. From the…
Ziya Lu·Jan 31Propulsion Without Flames: Understanding the Ideal Ion ThrusterA conceptual look at how ion thrusters generate thrust through electric fields instead of combustion
Sebastian Prestini·Oct 5, 2023Electric and Hybrid Propulsion: Revolutionizing Aviation for a Sustainable FutureIn recent years, the aviation industry has witnessed a paradigm shift with the emergence of electric and hybrid propulsion systems. This…
InAerospace TechBlogbyThe Aerospace Corporation·Mar 14, 2023Why Testing Electric Propulsion Devices is Key to Deep Space ExplorationElectric propulsion offers low thrust with high fuel efficiency, making it well-suited for longer missions. The new Aerospace EP3 vacuum…
InAerospace TechBlogbyThe Aerospace Corporation·Jul 29, 2021Emerging, In-Space Propulsion TechnologiesCommercial Technologies and New Programs
