'Self-Eating' Rocket Consumes Itself for Extra Fuel, Could Curb Space Junk
Engineers at the University of Glasgow have developed a "self-eating" rocket engine, which burns parts of its body for extra fuel.
Source: techtimes.com
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Engineers at the University of Glasgow have developed a "self-eating" rocket engine, which burns parts of its body for extra fuel.
An autophage rocket engine that consumes its plastic fuselage for fuel has been built and fired by engineers at Glasgow University.
A unique "ouroboros" rocket may be the solution to space junk, as experiments are underway to develop a space-ready jet engine that feeds off itself.
The Ouroboros-3 prototype is an autophage rocket engine designed for a fiery demise.
The Ouroboros-3 prototype is an autophage rocket engine designed for a fiery demise.