In a momentous stride towards redefining the future of space travel, NASA and Aerojet Rocketdyne have begun qualification testing on an advanced Solar Electric Propulsion (SEP) system. The groundbreaking propulsion technology, planned to make its space debut in 2025, aims to transform the Power and Propulsion Element (PPE) of Gateway, NASA’s lunar station, into the most potent SEP spacecraft ever launched. The Gateway lunar station forms a crucial cog in NASA’s Artemis Program, aiming to etch new landmarks in lunar exploration by taking the first woman and person of color to the Moon. The Advanced Electric Propulsion System (AEPS) developed … Continue reading NASA Commences Testing on Next-Generation Solar Electric Propulsion System