A new generation of thrusters has been used to precisely guide and point a satellite in space, paving the way for use of this technology on future spacecraft to save weight, fuel and cut power ...

Researchers at MIT have invented a small 3D printed thruster that emits a stream of pure ions. The thruster could be used as a low-cost and efficient propulsion source for miniature satellites in the ...

A Xantus electric thruster by Benchmark Space Systems in ground tests. Credit: Benchmark Space Systems WASHINGTON — Benchmark Space’s first electric thruster is in orbit and ready to begin operations ...

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Kongsberg Maritime’s rim-drive azimuth thruster has achieved Silent-E notation from DNV, the first of its kind to receive this certification. Installed on the new commissioning service operation ...

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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing is closer to understanding what went wrong with its astronaut capsule in orbit, now that testing is complete on a spare thruster here on Earth. Officials said ...