UK-based startup Pulsar Fusion has successfully ignited the world’s first fusion rocket. The ignition of plasma in its Sunbird exhaust system is a critical step towards developing a revolutionary propulsion system that could drastically cut travel time to Mars and beyond.

Update: The United Launch Alliance has put out a statement declaring the mission a success and indicating plans to investigate an anomaly observed early in the flight on the solid rocket boosters. The powerful Vulcan rocket has launched on its second-ever ...

The United Launch Alliance Vulcan rocket took off on the Space Coast from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral, but what many noticed were the sparks seen coming from the rocket. After an initial delay, the Vulcan bolted into the sky at 4:22 a.m. Thursday ...

Texas-based Firefly Aerospace is planning to launch its Alpha rocket on its first spaceflight from Vandenberg since April 2025. Here's what to know.

When Connor Kuhn ’26, Duelm, read his first book about the chemistry of fireworks, he knew he wanted to someday try to launch a rocket. On a cold Saturday in November, Kuhn, along with fellow study Hannah Robertson and physics professor Sylke Boyd,

Firefly Aerospace has postponed its Alpha rocket launch from California multiple times. Initial delays were due to weather, while recent postponements were caused by technical issues. The launch will be the rocket's first since a mishap in April 2025.