Space Technology

Explore the cutting-edge systems powering the next era of space exploration — from reusable launch vehicles to nuclear propulsion and orbital manufacturing.

Launch Vehicles

Reusable Rockets

Reusable rockets are a type of launch vehicle that can be used multiple times. They work by using advanced materials and technologies to withstand the stresses of launch and re-entry, and can significantly reduce the cost of accessing space. This technology matters because it enables more frequent and affordable launches, making space travel more accessible to a wider range of people and organizations.

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Propulsion

Orbital Refueling

Orbital refueling is a technology that enables spacecraft to refuel in orbit, extending their mission duration and capabilities. It works by using specialized spacecraft to transfer fuel to other spacecraft, allowing them to continue operating without needing to return to Earth. This technology matters because it enables longer and more complex space missions, and could play a key role in future deep space exploration.

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Propulsion

Nuclear Space Power

Nuclear space power is a technology that uses nuclear reactors to generate electricity for spacecraft. It works by using the heat generated by a nuclear reaction to produce electricity, which can then be used to power the spacecraft's systems. This technology matters because it enables longer and more efficient space missions, and could play a key role in future deep space exploration.

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Satellites

Low Earth Orbit Satellites

Low Earth orbit satellites are a type of satellite that operates in a low Earth orbit, typically at an altitude of around 200-800 km. They work by using advanced technologies to provide high-speed communications and other services to users on the ground. This technology matters because it enables fast and reliable communications, and could play a key role in future space-based applications such as cloud computing and data storage.

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Launch Vehicles

Artemis II Mission

The Artemis II mission is a NASA mission that aims to return humans to the Moon by 2026. It works by using a combination of advanced technologies, including a new launch vehicle and spacecraft, to send astronauts to the Moon and back. This technology matters because it enables the United States to re-establish a human presence on the Moon, and could play a key role in future deep space exploration.

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