New Spacecraft Propellant Cuts Fuel Costs by 86% While Eliminating Toxic Hazards
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📰 The quick summary: A Spanish startup successfully tested a hydrogen peroxide spacecraft thruster that significantly reduces costs and environmental hazards compared to the industry-standard toxic hydrazine propellant.
📈 One key stat: Hydrogen peroxide fuel costs only $10.36 per kilogram compared to hydrazine’s $75.8 per kilogram, making space launches dramatically more affordable while improving safety.
💬 One key quote: “What we have found is that it is exactly the same as the ground data. It was much better than what we were expecting, honestly,” said Francho Garcia, chief executive and co-founder of Arkadia Space.
1️⃣ The big picture: A major advancement in spacecraft propulsion technology has arrived with Arkadia Space’s successful test of their hydrogen peroxide-powered thruster system. The Spanish startup demonstrated their DARK propulsion system aboard an ION spacecraft from D-ORBIT during controlled tests in early June. This new ‘green’ propellant system generates 5 newtons of thrust through both short firings and longer burns, offering an environmentally safer alternative to the industry-standard hydrazine. Companies have told Arkadia they need green propellant-powered satellites to be included in SpaceX’s rideshare launches, highlighting the industry’s shift toward more sustainable technologies.
2️⃣ Why is this good news: Space travel just became safer and more affordable with this breakthrough in propulsion technology. Hydrogen peroxide fuel dramatically reduces costs to about one-seventh the price of traditional hydrazine, making launches more economical for space companies. The environmental and safety benefits are equally significant, as workers can handle the propellant with minimal protection compared to the hazmat equipment required for highly toxic hydrazine, which is a probable carcinogen. The technology has proven so promising that Arkadia has been approached about scaling it up for launch and re-entry vehicles, potentially transforming multiple aspects of space exploration.
3️⃣ What’s next: With successful in-orbit testing complete, Arkadia Space is now positioned to sign its first customers. The company expects to expand applications beyond satellites to potentially include launch and re-entry vehicles. As space companies increasingly require green propulsion systems for SpaceX rideshare compatibility, adoption of this technology should accelerate across the industry.
Read the full story here: Good News Network – ‘Green’ Spaceship Propellant Set to Crater Fuel Costs and Replace Ultra-Toxic Hydrazine with Peroxide
