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Ion Engine, Cesium, Eos

Click to open image viewer. This is a cesium ion engine developed by the Electro-Optical Systems, Inc. as an experimental high-energy thruster for spacecraft. Ion engines produce extremely low thrusts ...
SpaceNews

Desert Works Propulsion expands U.S. ion propulsion capability through domestic manufacturing partnership and test capacity growth

New Mexico — December 22, 2025 — Desert Works Propulsion (DWP) today announced the expansion of its domestic electric propulsion development and testing capabilities to address growing demand for ...
Michigan Technological University

Ion Space Propulsion Lab

Michigan Technological University's Ion Space Propulsion (ISP) Lab is dedicated to advancing spacecraft technology through a collection of research, development, and education activities. Doctoral ...
Aviation Week

Pale Blue Plans Two Demos Of Water Ion Thruster In 2025

Pale Blue plans to demonstrate its 1U water ion thruster twice in 2025 on D-Orbit’s Ion Satellite Carrier, an orbital transfer vehicle. The contract with D-Orbit includes two launch opportunities and ...
The Space Race on MSN

This is how nuclear engines change the space race

Reaching Mars and beyond requires more than traditional rocket engines. This video explains how nuclear propulsion could dramatically cut travel time and expand how far humans can go into space. From ...