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Advanced Propulsion Systems

This dataset contains information about various propulsion systems used in aerospace applications, detailing their types, performance metrics, and development statuses. It offers insights into different propulsion technologies, including chemical rockets, nuclear systems, and electric thrusters, highlighting their respective uses and current states of development.

  • Propulsion System: The name of the propulsion technology being described.
  • Type: The classification of the propulsion system, indicating its operational principle (e.g., chemical, nuclear, electric).
  • Maximum Thrust (kN): The maximum thrust produced by the propulsion system, measured in kilonewtons.
  • Specific Impulse (s): The efficiency of the propulsion system, represented as specific impulse in seconds.
  • Power Source: The energy source utilized by the propulsion system, such as rocket fuel or nuclear reactor.
  • Usage/Application: The intended application or mission type for which the propulsion system is designed.
  • Development Status: The current stage of development of the propulsion system, indicating whether it is in service, retired, in development, experimental, or conceptual.

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Propulsion System Type Maximum Thrust (kN) Specific Impulse (s) Power Source Usage/Application Development Status
Chemical Rocket Liquid 2000 300 RP-1/LOX Launch Vehicle In Service
Chemical Rocket Solid 5000 250 HTPB Space Shuttle Main Engine Retired
Nuclear Thermal Rocket Nuclear 800 850 Nuclear Reactor Crewed Missions In Development
Ion Thruster Electric 0.1 3000 Xenon Gas Deep Space Missions In Service
Hall Effect Thruster Electric 1.5 2500 Xenon Gas Satellite Stationkeeping In Service
Laser Propulsion Optical 150 Varies Laser Array Experimental Prototype
Magnetoplasma Dynamic Thruster Electric 5 3000 Argon Gas Spacecraft Maneuvering In Development
Fusion Propulsion Nuclear 1000 5000 Fusion Reaction Interstellar Travel Conceptual
Cold Gas Thruster Chemical 0.5 60 Compressed Gas Attitude Control In Service
Thermal Rocket Nuclear 600 600 Heat from Reactor Crewed Missions Experimental
Solar Sail Solar Varies NaN Sunlight Pressure Deep Space Exploration In Development
Electrically Heated Rocket Electric 50 300 Electric Heating Suborbital Flights In Development
Pulsed Plasma Thruster Electric 200 2000 Electric Arc Satellite Propulsion Prototype
Variable Specific Impulse Magnetoplasma Rocket Electric 25 4000 Plasma Production Advanced Space Missions In Development
Photon Thruster Electric 0.01 Free Space Laser Emission Research Applications In Development
Hybrid Rocket Hybrid 800 280 Rubber/LOX Suborbital Flights In Service
Resistojet Electric 5 400 Electric Heating Low Thrust Maneuvering In Service
Sonic Boom Engine Acoustic 200 150 Acoustic Waves High Speed Flight Research Conceptual
Antimatter Drive Nuclear 10000 Varies Annihilation Energy Theoretical Missions Conceptual
Microwave Propulsion Electric 20 Variable Microwave Radiation Spacecraft Propulsion Prototype
Biomass Fuel Rocket Chemical 300 250 Biomass Conversion Green Space Missions Conceptual
Stellarator Propulsion Nuclear 500 Varies Magnetic Fusion Plasma Research Conceptual
SpaceX Raptor Engine Chemical 2300 330 RP-1/LOX Launch Vehicle In Service
NASA SLS RS-25 Chemical 1900 400 Liquid Hydrogen/Oxygen Launch Vehicle In Service
RBCC Engine Hybrid 1000 450 RP-1/LOX + Air Dual-Mode Flight In Development
Plasma Arc Thruster Electric 50 2000 Plasma Generation Satellite Propulsion Experimental
SpaceDrive Engine Quantum 1000 Infinity Quantum Field Manipulation Interstellar Propulsion Conceptual
Vortex Engine Electromagnetic 500 Variable Electromagnetic Fields Theoretical Applications Conceptual
Magnetic Scoop Propulsion Magnetic 0.1 Variable Magnetic Fields Interstellar Scenarios Conceptual
Thermonuclear Pulse Propulsion Nuclear 5000 2000 Nuclear Fusion Spacecraft Propulsion Conceptual
Quantum Vacuum Plasma Thruster Electric 10 5000 Quantum Fluctuations Advanced Propulsion Conceptual
Revolutionary Thermal Rocket Nuclear 1000 400 Direct Thermal Interplanetary Travel Experimental
Firefly Engine Chemical 150 280 Hybrid Mix Small Launch Vehicles Prototype
Electron Beam Thruster Electric 0.2 3000 Electric Beam Spacecraft Maneuvering Experimental
Advanced NTR Nuclear 800 850 Gas Core Reactors Crewed Missions In Development
Fission Fragment Rocket Nuclear 5000 10000 Fission Fragments Deep Space Exploration Conceptual
Particle Beam Propulsion Electric 1000 Variable Particle Acceleration Research Applications Conceptual
Magnetoplasma Rocket Electric 300 1500 Magnetic Fields Interplanetary Missions Prototype
'Nozzleless' Engine Electric 300 500 Electric Arc Spacecraft Propulsion Theoretical
Hydrogen Staged Combustion Engine Chemical 2000 350 Liquid Hydrogen/Oxygen Launch Vehicle In Development
Acoustic Propulsion Acoustic 50 Variable Acoustic Waves Research Applications Conceptual
Stellar Sail Solar 0.01 NaN Light Pressure Interstellar Missions In Development
Hyperloop Propulsion Magnetic 1800 Varies Electromagnetic Levitation Ground Transportation Prototype
Helion Engine Nuclear 3500 600 Nuclear Fusion Crewed Missions Conceptual
Deep Space Engine Nuclear 10000 500 Nuclear Pulse Interstellar Travel Conceptual
Dynamic Pumped Propulsion Electric 200 800 Pumped fluid Vehicle Acceleration Prototype
Variable Rocket Engine Chemical 3000 340 RP-1/LOX Launch Vehicle In Development
Solar Thermal Engine Solar 250 400 Concentrated Solar Space Applications Research
Thermospheric Engine Chemical 1200 320 Mono-propellant Upper Atmosphere Research Conceptual
SpaceLift Electric 600 2500 Electric Field Launch Assistance In Development
Lunar Rover Engine Chemical 200 280 Hydrazine Lunar Exploration In Service
Terraforming Thruster Chemical 4000 300 Liquid Oxygen/Aviation Fuel Planetary Missions Conceptual
Electric Sky Propulsion Electric 50 2000 High Voltage Electric Suborbital Research Prototype
Nano Propulsion Systems Electric 0.02 2000 Nanomaterial Reactions Nanosatellite Propulsion Experimental
Quantum Dot Engine Quantum 30 Infinity Quantum Fluctuations Research Prototype
Freon Rocket Chemical 250 150 Freon/LOX Small Launch Vehicles Prototype
Enhanced VASIMR Electric 200 3000 Plasma Heating Deep Space Missions In Development
Gas Core NTR Nuclear 1600 2000 Gas Core Reactor Planetary Missions Conceptual
Hypervelocity Projectile Engine Kinetic 500 Variable Kinetic Impact Research Applications Conceptual
Supercritical Water Reactor Engine Nuclear 1000 400 Supercritical Water Suborbital Research In Development
Field Emission Electric Engine Electric 0.5 3000 Field Emission Research Applications Experimental
Superhydride Propulsion System Chemical 600 600 Superhydrides Interstellar Propulsion Conceptual
Aerospike Engine Chemical 2300 400 RP-1/LOX Reusable Launch System In Service
Experimental Fusion Engine Nuclear 5000 5000 Experimental Fusion Deep Space Exploration Research
Radiation Drive Nuclear 2000 1000 Radiation Pressure Advanced Propulsion Conceptual
Hypergolic Engine Chemical 1000 300 Hypergolic Propellant Space Shuttle In Service
Atmospheric Skimmer Engine Hybrid 500 300 Atmospheric Air + Fuel Low to High Altitude Travel Conceptual
Low Thrust Propulsion System Electric 5 2000 Ionization Satellite Transport In Service
Thorium Molten Salt Engine Nuclear 800 700 Thorium Reactor Advanced Space Missions Conceptual
Artificial Gravity Engine Mechanical 1000 Varies Rotational Forces Space Station Applications Conceptual
Thermal Expansion Rocket Chemical 350 400 Solid Fuel Small Launch Vehicles Prototype
Hybrid-Electric Engine Hybrid 1500 250 Electric + Fossil Fuel Launch Vehicles In Development
Electrocatalytic Engine Electric 600 Variable Catalytic Reaction Advanced Propulsion Prototype
Plasma Pulse Engine Electric 100 4000 Plasma Focusing Deep Space Research Conceptual
Directional Coil Engine Electric 5 2000 Coils Attitude Control Prototype
Advanced Spaceplane Engine Hybrid 10000 450 Scramjet + Rocket Reusable Suborbital In Development
Hyperballistic Engine Chemical 2000 350 RP-1/LOX Spacecraft Acceleration Conceptual
Pixel Engine Nano 0.0001 30 Chemical Reactions Nanosatellite Propulsion Experimental
Swarm Propulsion Technology Electric 2 5000 Micro Thrusters Swarm Satellites Research
Electrostatic Drive Electric 0.5 10000 Electrostatic Forces Research Applications Experimental
Vortex Ring Engine Chemical 3500 600 Liquid Propellant Advanced Launch Vehicles In Development
Graphene Powered Engine Electric 500 2000 Graphene Reaction Micro Satellite Propulsion Prototype
Spacecraft Reaction Control System Chemical 200 350 Mono-propellant Attitude Control In Service
Fuel Cell Rocket Chemical 600 480 Hydrogen/Oxygen Space Missions In Development
Carbon Nanotube Engine Electric 700 3000 Nanotube Reactions Research Applications Experimental
Induction Drive Engine Electric 1.5 1500 Induction Heating Low Thrust Maneuvering Conceptual
Nanoscale Thruster Electric 0.1 5000 Nano-reactions Research Applications Prototype
Triboelectric Engine Electric 0.1 3000 Triboelectric Effect Research Applications Experimental
Volumetric Engine Chemical 1200 380 Chemical Fuel Mix Experimental Launch Vehicles Conceptual
On-Demand Propulsion System Chemical 1000 Variable Variable Fuel,Research Applications" Conceptual NaN
Pulsed Fusion Drive Nuclear 12000 Infinity Fusion Reactions Long-Distance Space Travel Conceptual
Micro Rocket Engines Chemical 10 350 Solid Propellant Nanosatellite Propulsion In Service
Thermoelectric Drive Electric 60 2000 Thermoelectric Conversion Advanced Propulsion In Development
Refrigeration Propulsion Engine Chemical 800 60 Refrigerant Mix Atmospheric Research Conceptual
Zero-Point Energy Drive Quantum Varies Infinity Quantum Field Manipulation Interstellar Propulsion Conceptual
Liquid Metal Thruster Electric 5 2000 Liquid Metal Satellite Maneuvering Research
Slingshot Propulsion System Mechanical 1000 Variable Mechanical Force Rocket Launch Assist Conceptual
Advanced Air Breathing Engine Hybrid 4000 300 Air + Liquid Fuel High Speed Travel In Development
Space Elevator Propulsion Mechanical 25000 NaN Mechanical Cable Systems Orbital Launching Conceptual
Suborbital Engine Chemical 800 400 RP-1/LOX Suborbital Flights In Development
Solar Electric Propulsion System Electric 5 3000 Solar Panels Deep Space Missions In Development
Thermal Rocket Engine Chemical 1000 280 Solid Fuel Research Applications In Development
Ultra-high Temperature Engine Nuclear 8000 3000 Nuclear Thermal Advanced Space Missions Conceptual
Low Earth Orbit Engine Chemical 800 320 RP-1/LOX Low Earth Orbit Operations In Service
SpaceDust Engine Electric 50 2000 Dust Reaction Spacecraft Propulsion Conceptual
Localized Propulsion Technology Electric 1.5 Variable Localized Force Application Advanced Research Experimental
Plasma Ram Drive Electric 750 3000 Plasma Compression Deep Space Research Conceptual
Solar Collector Engine Solar 2000 300 Solar Power Spacecraft Maneuvering Experimental
Nanoparticle Propulsion Electric 0.01 2000 Nanoparticle Reactions Nanosatellite Propulsion Prototype
Thermodynamic Engine Chemical 600 300 Chemical Reaction Heat Research Applications Conceptual
Thrumboidal Engine Electric 750 1500 Thrumboidal Reaction Deep Space Missions Prototype
Sub-Atmospheric Engine Chemical 1500 300 Liquid Propellant Mix Research Applications Conceptual
Microplasma Engine Electric 1 2000 Microplasma Reactions Nanosatellite Propulsion Research
Experimental Gravitational Engine Gravitational 3000 Costly Gravitational Manipulation Theoretical Missions Conceptual
Integrated Solar Engine Solar 500 Variable COMAX Concentrators Satellite Propulsion In Development
Vortex Engine Hybrid 8000 360 Hybrid Mix Spacecraft Acceleration In Service
TAE Technology Engine Nuclear 5000 3000 Advanced Fusion Interstellar Travel Experimental
Plasma Particle Acceleration Engine Electric 150 500 Plasma Acceleration Research Applications Experimental
Nuclear Fusion Thermal Propulsion Nuclear 7000 3500 Nuclear Fusion Reaction Interplanetary Travel Conceptual
M-helicity Engine Gravitational 1000 500 Magnetic Plasma Theoretical Applications Conceptual
Aerogel Fuel Engine Chemical 500 200 Hydroxyl Charged Fuel Experimental Space Missions Conceptual
AC propulsion system Electric 50 3000 Alternating Current Satellite Propulsion In Development
Acoustojet Drive Acoustic 60 150 Acoustic Waves Mud and Rock Probes Conceptual
TipDrill Engine Drill 80 250 Diamond Drill Fuel Mining Operations Prototype
Vertical Propulsion System Electric 150 450 Vertical Fields Testing Applications Experimental
Magnetic Field Jet Electric 90 2000 Magnetic Field Addition Suborbital Flights Conceptual
Phased Array Propulsion System Electric 600 3000 Phase Control Spacecraft Propulsion Experimental
Kinetic Spiral Engine Electric 400 2500 Kinetic Launch High-Speed Aircraft Conceptual
S-Cat Engine Hybrid 200 600 Aerodynamic Catapult Space Transport Experimental
Controlled Detonation Flare Engine Chemical 3500 150 Detonating Propellants Launch Systems Conceptual
Electromagnetic Launch Assist System Electric 1200 300 Electromagnetic Fields Launch Assist In Service
Vibrational Drive Engine Acoustic 70 600 Vibrational Patterns Transport Applications Conceptual
Blended Wing Body Propulsion Hybrid 1500 450 Multiple Protocols Heavy Lift Transport In Development
Quantum State Engine Quantum 500 Infinity Quantum States Theoretical Missions Conceptual
Ripple Engine Electric 300 4000 Electric Currents Precision Maneuvering Experimental
Solid-Liquid Propulsion System Chemical 50 350 Hybrid fuels Research Applications In Development
Photon Orbital Engine Electric 6000 5000 Photon Emission Control Deep Space Travel Prototype
Variable Capacity Engine Chemical 1700 380 Adjustable Propellant System Research In Development
Active Plasma Engine Electric 60 2500 Active Plasma Control Satellite Maneuvering Conceptual
Standard Hybrid Engine Hybrid 2000 300 Proton/Air Fuel Mix Reusable Transport In Service
Textronic Engine Electric 90 4000 Hydro Electrochemistry General Propulsion Experimental
Agitation Drive Engine Electric 150 600 Micro Agitation Fuel Booster Applications Conceptual
Extremophilic Rocket Engine Chemical 700 450 Extremophile Organics Research Missions Conceptual
Cavity Water Engine Electric 70 3000 Water Molding Research Experimental
Project X Engine Electric 2800 5000 Experimental Prototypes Launch Research Conceptual
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