Optimising SuperMagdrive for kick stage applications

Magdrive are developing ultra-high power pulsed, plasma propulsion systems which promise to deliver chemical propulsion thrust levels with electric propulsion Isp performance or efficiency.

This project will seek to optimise the SuperMagdrive product for kick stage applications, working with UK launcher companies seeking to increase their payload capacities, reach higher orbits such as GEO normally inaccessible to small launchers, and to deliver payloads to interplanetary trajectories.

This will enable a range of UK small launcher, small satellite and advanced power / propulsion systems to compete more effectively in the global space transportation market.

Student: Tyler Hurt

University Partner: Cranfield University

Industry Partner: Magdrive