NASA Licenses Thruster Tech: Desert Firm's Shot at Space Propulsion Stars
Published Date: 2/12/2026
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NASA plans to give Desert Works Propulsion, LLC a special license to use some cool space tech patents about electric and multi-thruster propulsion. If anyone thinks this isn’t fair or wants to compete, they have until February 27, 2026, to speak up. This could open doors for new space innovations while protecting NASA’s inventions.
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