China’s push to match the world’s leading space powers took a dramatic turn when its first orbital-class reusable rocket reached space, then broke apart in a fiery crash during its attempted return.

Wednesday's launch of Eris was supposed to be the country's return to being a sovereign space power. However, things didn't quite go to script. At about 8:35 am AEST, the 75.5-ft (23-m), 30-tonne ...

The new test proved the capability of a new propellant that will enhance the rocket's performance, making a sample return mission from Mars increasingly viable. Share on Facebook (opens in a new ...

The two announcements highlight RTX’s parallel work on both air-breathing and solid rocket propulsion technologies through its businesses. RTX made two propulsion announcements on Sept. 24, 2025, ...

SpaceX’s Raptor engine and Blue Origin’s BE-4 engine are two key innovations in rocket propulsion, each with its unique design and performance characteristics. While the Raptor engine leverages ...

From bicycles to rockets, learning through experience – whether human or machine – is shaping the future of space exploration.

Sassie Duggleby, co-founder and chief executive of Venus Aerospace (right) speaks at Axios "Future of Defense" conference. Credit: Axios WASHINGTON — Rocket propulsion startup Venus Aerospace ...

Engineers from Ohio State University are developing a new way to power rocket engines, using liquid uranium for a faster, more efficient form of nuclear propulsion that could deliver round trips to ...