As part of its initiative to advance exploration in the solar system, NASA has awarded Aerojet Rocketdyne a contract for two crucial elements of an Advanced Electric Propulsion System. The new system will meet enhanced propulsion needs of upcoming robotic and human missions in an effort to increase efficiency over traditional, chemical-based propulsion.
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NASA has awarded contracts to three American propulsion companies to aid the U.S. federal space…
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In the face of political uncertainty and public apathy, NASA is beginning to push the…
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NASA administrator Charlie Bolden has officially announced an ambitious mission to send a crew to…
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As NASA continues the early development phase of its Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, contract…
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Aerojet cite Solar Electric Propulsion as an enabler for an Exploration Gateway
by Chris BerginAerojet – famous for being a key element of numerous launch vehicle and satellite propulsion…
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SLS Exploration Roadmap evaluations provide clues for human Mars missions
by Chris BerginAs NASA managers continue to work through the evaluations into an exploration roadmap for the…