Less-toxic fuels for in-space propulsion

This project is looking at less-toxic fuels that are hypergolic (self-igniting) with high-test hydrogen peroxide for in-space propulsion. Rose is especially interested in factors influencing how ignition delays measured by traditional drop-testing might differ from ignition delays measured when the propellants are in use, and how that plays into factors influencing how feasible a fuel might be for real commercial use.

Student: Rose Swears

University Partner: University of Southampton

Industry Partner: Bradford Space