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What We’re Working Toward

 

To go farther, we need to go faster. These programs represent the real efforts happening now — led by NASA and private companies — to make deep space travel possible in our lifetime.

 

They’re not science fiction. They’re the future taking shape.

 

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1. SpaceX – Starship & Raptor Engine

 

A fully reusable rocket system built for missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Starship is designed for rapid turnaround and high payload. Its Raptor engines use methane and liquid oxygen — key for long-distance, sustainable travel.

 

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2. Blue Origin – New Glenn

 

An orbital-class reusable rocket built to carry large payloads into space. Designed to support commercial space stations, lunar landers, and future exploration missions.

 

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3. NASA – Solar Electric Propulsion (SEP)

 

SEP uses solar energy to accelerate ions, creating a highly efficient thrust system. It’s slower to start, but ideal for long-range missions like lunar cargo, Mars exploration, and deep space probes.

 

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4. DARPA / NASA – DRACO (Nuclear Thermal Propulsion)

 

This system uses nuclear fission to heat a liquid propellant, creating high-speed thrust. DRACO could reduce travel time to Mars dramatically and reshape deep space logistics.

 

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5. Axiom Space – Commercial Space Stations

 

Axiom is developing the first commercial modules for the International Space Station. These modules will later separate to form a stand-alone station, supporting long-term missions and science in orbit.

 

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6. NASA – Artemis Acceleration Program

 

Artemis is returning humans to the Moon — and this time, building systems to stay. The program focuses on faster mission timelines, sustainability, and preparing for Mars.

 

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7. Rocket Lab – Neutron Rocket

 

Neutron is a medium-lift reusable rocket engineered for frequent, flexible access to space. Supports growing demand for satellite deployment and future human missions.

 

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8. Northrop Grumman – Deep Space Logistics

 

Part of NASA’s Artemis architecture, this program will deliver cargo and supplies to lunar orbit, enabling long-term presence beyond Earth.

 

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9. International Partnerships – Advanced Propulsion Concepts

 

NASA, ESA, and others are developing future propulsion systems like VASIMR (Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket), plasma drives, and advanced ion thrusters — pushing the edge of what’s possible in speed and endurance.

 

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This is why we’re here.

 

Every purchase you make helps bring attention to these efforts.

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Every piece of gear supports the idea that this matters — and that space isn’t far away.

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It’s just next.

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