After setting foot on the Moon, the next destination for humankind is Mars, which presents a whole new set of challenges in speedy, long-distance space travel.

After setting foot on the Moon, the next destination for humankind is Mars, which presents a whole new set of challenges in speedy, long-distance space travel.

  • anonionfinelyminced@kbin.social
    28·
    2 years ago

    It’s a Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine"

    What makes the RDRE so revolutionary is that it makes use of a sustained detonation circling around a ring-shaped channel, fed by a mix of fuel and oxygen which is ignited by each passing explosion.
    Crucially, the RDRE uses less propellant fuel than conventional rocket engines, and is simpler in terms of its machinery and mechanisms. That means going into space becomes cheaper, and traveling further distances becomes possible.

    Saved you a click.

    • ramjambamalam@lemmy.caEnglish
      10·
      2 years ago

      NASA invented a space ship powered by a rotary engine? Noice, at least until the apex seals give out, but they should be good for 80k at least.

      • T156@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        2 years ago

        Maybe the Jetsons, or the turbine engines in Star Wars? If you squint hard enough, it comes close enough.