Researchers develop groundbreaking new rocket-propulsion system
A University of Central Florida researcher and his team have developed an advanced new rocket-propulsion system once thought to be impossible.
Apr 30, 2020
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Study tests performance of electric solid propellant
Electric solid propellants are being explored for use in dual-mode rocket engines because they aren't susceptible to ignite from a spark or flame and can be turned on and off electrically.
Sep 3, 2019
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Engineers conduct test of rocket engine powered by plastic waste
A team of engineers with Pulsar Fusion has conducted a ground test of its plastic-waste-powered rocket engine at the UK's Ministry of Defence military base in Salisbury last week. The team has posted a video of the test on ...
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Enhanced liquid oxygen-propylene rocket engine patent reflects company vision in orbit attempts
A rocket engine is making some noise with two pieces of good news. Reduced cost. Reduced complexity.
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Engineers streamline jet engine design
Anyone who looks to the stars also dreams of going to space. Turning this dream into reality depends on countless technological advances. One of these is new rocket and aircraft engines, which are becoming easier and cheaper ...
Feb 7, 2020
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3D-printed rocket engines: The technology driving the private sector space race
The volatile nature of space rocket engines means that many early prototypes end up embedded in dirt banks or decorating the tops of any trees that are unfortunate enough to neighbor testing sites. Unintended explosions are ...
Sep 20, 2021
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Major updates to Numerical Propulsion System Simulation (NPSS) software released
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) is releasing a new, updated version of the Numerical Propulsion System Simulation (NPSS) soft-ware. NPSS has a new user-friendly interface that reduces the amount of time needed to learn ...
Sep 29, 2020
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Unlikely union of 3D-printed bronze and steel holds promise for jet engines
Skoltech researchers have used a 3D printer to fabricate samples of bronze-steel alloys previously unknown to materials science and investigated their mechanical characteristics. Blending the distinct properties of bronze ...
Jan 9, 2023
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'Secret sauce' enables new way to fabricate compositionally graded alloys
Research into a new, unique technology to fabricate composite metal parts for a wide range of applications operating in extreme environments across the aviation, space and energy industries is showing promise for additive ...
Jul 21, 2023
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Additively manufactured rocket engine features an aerospike nozzle for microlaunchers
Microlaunchers are an alternative to conventional launch vehicles. Able to carry payloads of up to 350 kilograms, these midsized transport systems are designed to launch small satellites into space. Researchers at the Fraunhofer ...
Feb 12, 2020
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