Russian scientists have developed a plasma electric rocket engine that could enable travel to Mars in just one to two months.

School of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China ...

A laboratory prototype of a plasma electric rocket engine based on a magnetic plasma accelerator has been produced by Rosatom ...

50 Circle 119 on Reader Service Card Caterpillar Engine Division has announced new, higher ratings for CAT 3612 and 3616 marine propulsion engines for fast craft. The 3612 gains 190 bkW (269 bhp ...

A Hall thruster is a high-efficiency propulsion device using plasma that is used for various difficult space missions, such ...

As the primary energy consumer in an electric ship system, the propulsion motor must be designed to meet the requirements of various propulsion system components, ensuring high efficiency. Permanent ...

Magnetic engines and other perpetual motion devices promise endless energy without using fuel. The theory behind the concept is that magnets can keep a motor running eternally because of their ...

While an antimatter engine is very far off, researching it could yield other discoveries as well.

The USAF has announced a new $7 billion cash injection into its next-generation adaptive propulsion (NGAP) program.

There's a new race in space, but it's not where you might think. It's happening close to home – in the nearest bit of space, ...