Posted on 06/09/2022 10:02:11 PM PDT by BenLurkin
The concept of the rocket is based on autophagic, or "self-devouring," technology, which was initially proposed by Promin Aerospace's chief technical officer Vitaliy Yemets.
In an autophagic rocket, the hull would be used as solid rocket fuel, in addition to other propellants carried on board. For this purpose, the hull material must be both strong enough and have sufficient combustibility. During the rocket's flight, the body is consumed, allowing for a reduction in mass as it travels and leaving no debris once the flight is completed. This advance would enable more efficient and environmentally friendly launches.
Over two months, three experiments were conducted with different variations of the engine and nozzle design, which allowed Promin Aerospace to identify and investigate challenges, as well as to improve the overall performance of the assembly. As the engine technology is unique, all tests had to be designed by the engineering team from scratch, while detecting and eliminating defects.
Thanks to these initial three tests, it was possible to improve the fuel supply system and test new fuel components, which proved their safety and efficiency. All necessary parameters were measured and recorded.
(Excerpt) Read more at space.com ...
“Self-Devouring”. Interesting concept.
I can see it being used in both practical and creative modes of communication. A Physicist works on a mathematic formula that germinates like a tomato seed. It sprouts, roots stems, buds, blossoms, produces fruit, depletes the mineral content in it’s soil and begins to degenerate or die. The stems become barren and dessicated. The stem tips, falls, rots and rejoins the earth as a newer source of mineral.
Musicians will write concertos or riffs describing that same pattern of events and using sound to tell the tales.
“....and leaving no debris once the flight is completed.”
Well, with the exception of the blown up building and the bodies of the 37 dead people left in the rubble. Cadaver dogs will be needed to locate the tender morsels strewn about...
Let me guess - it uses American paper money as fuel (provided free by the US), to fly in circles until it disappears completely...
Um....huh?
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