The big picture: In deep-space travel, the race is no longer about who has the biggest rocket – it's about who can build the smartest plasma engine. As the competition to reach Mars intensifies, ...

Being more efficient and more powerful than chemical rockets, plasma engines are seen as the future of human spaceflight. While NASA-backed plasma rocket projects aim for travel times to Mars be just ...

Artemis 2's Space Launch System rocket core stage was fitted with 4 RS-25 engines at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New ...

NASA is about to roll its Artemis II moon rocket back to the Vehicle Assembly Building to fix a helium flow issue that ...

In response to a query from Ars about the engine test anomalies, Rocket Lab Chief Executive Officer Pete Beck downplayed concerns.

In February, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), CFM International and Airbus signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish Singapore as the world’s first airport testing ground for ...

SpaceX is targeting Tuesday afternoon to launch its next rocket from the Cape. Here's what to know before liftoff.

Texas rivals battle in a primetime showcase game when the Houston Rockets host the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. Houston is 29-17 overall on the season, with Dallas at 19-29. Houston has won three of ...

A cross-conference matchup on Monday's NBA schedule has the Indiana Pacers hosting the Houston Rockets. The Pacers (13-36) have won back-to-back outings, most recently defeating Atlanta, 129-124, on ...

Florida rocket launches have been seen as far as Myrtle Beach, Georgia and New Jersey. USA TODAY Network's Space Team will cover the launch, 2 hours before liftoff ...

Florida rocket launches have been seen as far as Myrtle Beach, Georgia and New Jersey. USA TODAY Network's Space Team will cover the launch, 2 hours before liftoff ...