Hall thrusters are a type of electric propulsion system that utilize plasma to generate thrust. They are increasingly being considered for various space missions due to their efficiency and ...

Helicon plasma propulsion is an innovative technology that utilizes plasma generated by radiofrequency (RF) waves to produce thrust for spacecraft. This method is gaining attention due to its ...

Exploring coffee through science, MIT students delve into flavor enhancement and detailed chemical analysis, using the Breakerspace lab’s sophisticated tools to discover how additives like anise and ...

Their work sheds new light on electron behavior in plasma beams, potentially shaping the next generation of space propulsion systems. Cui, who joined the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace ...

"Electric propulsion works by ionizing a neutral gas, usually xenon, and then using electric fields to accelerate the resulting ions. The ions, now forming a high-speed plasma beam, push the ...

The U.S. Marshals knew it would take patience to track Pan, who was a brilliant MIT graduate student studying artificial intelligence. At this point they knew that Pan was capable of disabling GPS ...

Electric propulsion (EP) thrusters are expected to revolutionize space exploration, offering a fuel-efficient alternative to traditional chemical rockets. “Electric propulsion works by ionizing ...

The requirement by MIT’s Sloan School of Management has drawn criticism from scholars, students, and alumni, with some accusing the school of being hypocritical for failing to eliminate all DEI ...

"Electric propulsion works by ionizing a neutral gas, usually xenon, and then using electric fields to accelerate the resulting ions. The ions, now forming a high-speed plasma beam, push the ...

Predicting the lifetime of an electric ion thruster is notoriously difficult ... Professor Joshua Rovey and his grad students conducted an experiment proving where the carbon fragments originated ...

Around 6:30 p.m., MIT police said they were searching for a man last seen in Building 37, or the McNair building, around 5:40 p.m. Students were advised to stay away from the area and shelter indoors.