Scientists have recently uncovered portal-like structures in space that could revolutionize our understanding of the universe. These findings, rooted in advanced astronomical observations and ...

Mobility in space continually cements itself as important in this modern era of space exploration, with satellites like Starlink, Amazon's upcoming Project Kuiper, the International Space Station, and ...

Editor’s note: This series profiles six of the Seattle region’s “Uncommon Thinkers”: inventors, scientists, technologists and entrepreneurs transforming industries and driving positive change in the ...

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Alan Boyle on Apr 30, 2024 at 6:00 ...

Portal Space Systems is developing Supernova, a spacecraft bus with a solar thermal propulsion system that offers high thrust and delta-V. Credit: Portal Space Systems WASHINGTON — Startup Portal ...

The era of stationary spacecraft may soon be over. Portal Space Systems, a company headed by propulsion expert Jeff Thornburg, is looking to help usher in a new renaissance in in-space transportation ...

Portal is led by Jeff Thornburg, the chief architect of SpaceX's Raptor engine. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A spaceflight ...

Portal Space Systems plans to launch its first Starburst spacecraft in late 2026. Credit: Portal Space Systems WASHINGTON — Portal Space Systems says it will develop a highly maneuverable satellite ...

Portal Space Systems, a 4-year-old Bothell startup, wants to make it easier for spacecraft to move between orbits. To make that happen, it had to dust off decades-old research on an unorthodox ...