Tag: space propulsion
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NASA Awards Liquid Hydrogen Supply Contracts for Space Mission Support
NASA Secures Major Liquid Hydrogen Supply for its Facilities The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has announced a significant step in supporting its evolving space programs by awarding contracts for the delivery of liquid hydrogen (LH2) to its facilities nationwide. Two U.S.-based companies have been selected to provide a substantial portion of the agency’s LH2…
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ESA Preparation: Paving the Way for Commercial Micro and Mini Launchers
Introduction: A turning point for small-launch markets The European Space Agency (ESA) has long been a driving force behind space innovation. In recent years, its deliberate preparation for the commercialization of micro and mini launchers has emerged as a pivotal factor in enabling a rapidly growing sector. Satellites under 200 kg are reshaping how organizations…
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Impulse Space outlines plan to deliver up to 6 tons to the Moon by 2028
Impulse Space lays out a plan for mid-sized lunar deliveries Impulse Space, a SpaceX veteran-founded startup, on Tuesday unveiled a plan to haul up to six tons of cargo to the Moon using a combination of a new lunar lander and its high-energy “Helios” kick stage. The proposal targets a niche in lunar logistics: payloads…
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Impulse Space Unveils Plan to Deliver Up to 6 Tons to the Moon Each Year by 2028
Overview: A new mid-sized lunar delivery capability on the horizon Impulse Space has laid out an ambitious plan to extend its propulsion and spacecraft expertise into the lunar logistics market. The startup, founded by former SpaceX propulsion chief Tom Mueller, says it can haul up to 6 tons of payload to the Moon each year…
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Impulse Space Unveils Plan to Deliver Up to 6 Tons to the Moon by 2028
Impulse Space’s Ambitious Moon Delivery Strategy Impulse Space has laid out a bold trajectory for lunar logistics, proposing a system capable of delivering up to 6 tons of cargo to the Moon each year, possibly starting as early as 2028. The plan centers on pairing a new lunar lander with the company’s Helios high-energy kick…
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Electric Propulsion Redefines Deep Space Travel
A New Era in Space Propulsion Electric propulsion is rapidly reshaping how humans plan, execute, and dream about deep space exploration. Unlike traditional chemical rockets that rely on rapid fuel combustion, electric propulsion uses electrical energy to accelerate propellant to very high speeds, offering a path to greater efficiency and longer-duration missions. By converting electricity…