NASA Takes First Deep Space Propulsion Steps

Credit: Artist's concept of Deep Space Gateway: NASA
LOS ANGELES—NASA has issued a request for information (RFI) for in-space electric propulsion concepts which could potentially power the agency’s proposed Deep Space Gateway, a research station that would serve as a waypoint for human missions to the Moon and Mars. The RFI is a key step toward...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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