Pulsar Fusion
| Industry | Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Bletchley, United Kingdom |
Key people |
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| Website | Official website |
Pulsar Fusion is a UK-based start-up that has demonstrated two designs of prototype rocket engine. It is headquartered in Bletchley, United Kingdom.[1]
History
[edit]Pulsar Fusion was founded by Richard Dinan in 2011.[2] Pulsar has tested its first Hall effect satellite thruster, achieving an exhaust velocity of 20 km/s.[3] Pulsar tested its hybrid polyethylene/nitrous oxide launch rocket engines in November 2021.[3] On its website, as of late-2022, the company says it is developing a Direct Fusion Drive.
As of January 2024, Pulsar is working on building a nuclear fusion powered rocket that would be capable of going 500,000 mph, and could reach Mars in half the time.[4][5] Pulsar plans to launch the rocket by 2027.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Sampson, Ben (2023-07-11). "Pulsar Fusion to build nuclear fusion-fueled rocket engine". Aerospace Testing International. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- ^ Simon Ingram,"Why a reality TV star and a physicist are building a nuclear reactor in Milton Keynes". nationalgeographic.co.uk. 20 February 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ a b Rachel Hains,"UK company Pulsar Fusion demonstrates Green, Mach-7 rocket in Switzerland". walesonline.co.uk. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
- ^ Kokkinidis, Tasos (21 January 2024). "Nuclear Fusion Rockets Could Cut the Time to Fly to Mars by Half". Greek Reporter. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
- ^ "A fusion rocket designed to travel 500,000 mph is under construction". Big Think. 2023-08-13. Retrieved 2024-01-24.