New Rocket Engine Technology May Allow for Sustainable Space Travel
https://gizmodo.com/nasa-validates-propulsion-technology-deep-space-1850036531
https://www.aero-mag.com/rotating-detonation-rocket-engine-rdre-26012023
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New Rocket Engine Technology May Allow for Sustainable Space Travel
NASA has been working on new rocket propulsion technology that has shown great promise.
The rotating detonation rocket engine is an incredible new take on the rocket engine that can produce more thrust than existing rocket engines.
These new engines use detonation to generate thrust and show promise to reduce fuel consumption for reusable space vehicles. The prototype has been completed, and a copper alloy has been used in its construction to support the operation. The unit has been tested at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, and can produce up to 4,000 pounds of thrust for 10-minutes at a time. This is an extremely promising engine prototype, and if we decide to continue manned missions in space, we need to develop strong, durable and sustainable units like this one.
A big issue with rocket engines is the fuel required to use them. An engine designed with the new rotating detonation rocket functionality uses less fuel, and can provide sustainability for the space industry. Efficient and reusable technology can be the cornerstone for space sustainability objectives and initiatives worldwide.
The space industry is developing in leaps and bounds. From private industry including SpaceX to the proposed Artemis Moon missions, it is apparent that new engines and anything that can promote sustainability in space travel is essential. These new rotating detonation rocket engines could provide cost savings and sustainability.
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