Tag: NASA Psyche
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Electric Propulsion: Redefining Deep Space Travel
A new era of space propulsion The trajectory of space exploration is changing as electric propulsion technologies mature. Unlike traditional chemical rockets, electric propulsion uses electricity to power thrust, enabling far more efficient journeys and extended mission lifespans. Through systems such as ion drives and Hall effect thrusters, spacecraft can accelerate gradually, reach higher speeds…
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ESA Recycles Mars and Jupiter Missions to Track Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS
ESA Turns Mars and Jupiter Missions toward 3I/ATLAS The European Space Agency (ESA) is repurposing a fleet of its planetary missions to monitor the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS as it speeds through the inner solar system. First spotted in July 2025 by Chile’s ATLAS telescope, 3I/ATLAS is only the third confirmed interstellar object, distinguished by its…
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Earth Receives Final NASA Psyche Laser Message From 494 Million Kilometers Away
NASA’s Psyche Mission Breaks a New Frontier in Space Communications In December 2024, NASA’s Psyche mission achieved a landmark feat by beaming a final infrared laser message back to Earth from a staggering 494 million kilometers (307 million miles) away. This latest transmission represents a watershed moment for space communications, signaling that optical, laser-based links…