Pulsar Fusion

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]

Pulsar Fusion
IndustryAerospace
Founded2011
HeadquartersBletchley, United Kingdom
Key people
  • Richard Dinan (CEO)
  • James Lambert
  • (Director of Operations)
  • Dr. Adam Baker
  • (Propulsion Engineer)
  • Lolan Naicker
  • (Senior Advisor Rocketry)
WebsiteOfficial website

History

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
  1. Sampson, Ben (2023-07-11). "Pulsar Fusion to build nuclear fusion-fueled rocket engine". Aerospace Testing International. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
  2. 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.
  3. Rachel Hains,"UK company Pulsar Fusion demonstrates Green, Mach-7 rocket in Switzerland". walesonline.co.uk. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  4. Kokkinidis, Tasos (21 January 2024). "Nuclear Fusion Rockets Could Cut the Time to Fly to Mars by Half". Greek Reporter. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
  5. "A fusion rocket designed to travel 500,000 mph is under construction". Big Think. 2023-08-13. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
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