Over 14,000 pieces of junk are clogging up low Earth orbit, but this number could be reduced by a new invention that involves ...

Melroy also pointed to landers as another application.

This technology offers a solution to the continuous accumulation of space debris, such as defunct satellites and spent rocket stages.

Ohio State University engineers are developing a centrifugal nuclear thermal rocket, promising to double engine efficiency ...

If it proves successful, CNTR could allow future vehicles to travel farther using less fuel. Traditional chemical engines produce about 450 seconds of thrust from a given amount of propellant, a ...

NASA and Northrop Grumman are currently working on an alterative plan to get the spacecraft to the ISS after engine trouble.

A Northrop Grumman-built spacecraft in orbit experienced an issue with its main engine on Tuesday while attempting to reach ...

Two planned engine firings shut down prematurely, NASA said, putting the Cygnus cargo ship's approach on hold.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A new space company is coming to Central Texas. United Kingdom-based Pulsar Fusion announced plans last month to open its U.S. headquarters in Austin. The company develops propulsion ...

Should the Cygnus XL be able to proceed toward the ISS, NASA astronaut and current ISS inhabitant Jonny Kim will capture the vehicle using the space station’s Canadarm2 robotic arm before guiding it ...