Green, Catalyst-Free Rocket Thrusters Developed for Next-Gen Spacecraft
An experimental green rocket thruster has successfully ignited at room temperature using electricity instead of a preheated catalyst bed, according to research reported in Space: Science & Technology. The system passes electrical current directly through ammonium dinitramide (ADN) propellant to generate Joule heat, offering a potential path around the lengthy warm-up times and severe durability … Read more