July 2021
Nitrous oxide – a green propellant for commercial space exploration
... using nitrous oxide propellant. The nozzle cannot be seen in the image. Right: Proof of the concept of N2O catalytic decomposition. The N2O decomposition catalyst is inside the glowing pipe; non-choked flow. Historical background Commercial- isation...
May 2021
In-situ propellant design for Mars ascent vehicles
...appears to be a better choice for practical purposes. As a result, our preferred Mars rocket concept uses a Paraffin/Mg/CO2/N2O propellant combination, with the magnesium additive at 60 percent and the amount of carbon dioxide in the oxidiser mixture...
