Ad Astra Rocket Company

Ad Astra Rocket Company is a private aerospace company focused on advancing rocket propulsion technology. Founded in 2005 by astronaut Franklin Chang-Díaz, the company aims to develop more efficient propulsion systems for space travel. One of its key projects is the VASIMR (Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket), a revolutionary engine that uses plasma to generate thrust, potentially allowing for faster and more cost-effective missions to Mars and beyond. By improving space travel technologies, Ad Astra seeks to make long-duration human exploration of the solar system more feasible and efficient.