Propulsion articles

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  Ionic thrusters could power the ultra-efficient, stealth drones of the future

  By Carl Franzen on April 3, 2013 01:40 pm + 20 comments

  Stealth drones and other aircraft of the future could be powered by engines that don't have any Continue reading…

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  NASA fires historic F-1 engine as it researches building the rocket of the future

  By Chris Welch on January 25, 2013 06:41 pm + 25 comments

  As NASA researches the best (and most cost effective) ways to someday launch humans beyond low-Earth Continue reading…

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  MicroThrust propulsion system could help small satellites reach the Moon and beyond

  By Andrew Webster on March 30, 2012 09:31 am + 7 comments

  Small satellites are relatively cheap to send into space, but since they get stuck in orbit they Continue reading…

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  Hydrogen-powered robot jellyfish generates fuel from surrounding water

  By Sam Byford on March 21, 2012 08:52 am + 22 comments

  Robojelly is a biomimetic robot jellyfish designed for underwater surveillance and rescue, and while Continue reading…