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

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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

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  1. ^ a b 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. ^ a b 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.