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Lithium Fire: How NASA’s New Electromagnetic Thruster Could Redefine the Journey to Mars

This was not merely a proof of concept. It was a validation of decades of theoretical and experimental work surrounding magnetoplasmadynamic (MPD) propulsion, a technology first explored in the 1960s but never brought to operational maturity.

The result is a propulsion system that could combine high efficiency with significantly greater thrust, a critical requirement for crewed missions.

NASA Completes the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope: A New Era of Cosmic Discovery Begins

The telescope bears the name of Nancy Grace Roman, often referred to as the “Mother of Hubble.” Her vision was clear: to make the universe accessible through space-based observatories. Roman continues that legacy, not only through its scientific capabilities but also through its commitment to open access and collaborative discovery.

PLATO: Europe’s Next Great Planet Hunter Is Preparing to Answer One of Humanity’s Biggest Questions

The mission will also help researchers understand whether our Solar System is typical or unusual — a question with profound implications for planetary science, astrobiology, and humanity’s place in the cosmos.

From this position, PLATO will be able to conduct long, uninterrupted observations essential for detecting the tiny signals produced by Earth-sized planets.

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Space Park Leicester Helps Drive UK Earth Observation Conference 2026

Set to take place from 15–17 September 2026 at the University of Warwick.

The conference is being primarily organised by the National Centre for Earth Observation (NCEO), with support from the Centre for Earth Observation Instrumentation (CEOI) and the RSPSoc — all of which maintain strong links to Space Park Leicester and the University of Leicester ecosystem.

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Cover Image: JPL’s condensable metal propellant (CoMeT) vacuum facility - Credit- NASA_JPL-Caltech