The Orbex Prime Rocket Utilizes Bio-Propane and a 3D-Prinited Engine
Niko Pajkovic — May 13, 2022 — Tech
References: orbex.space & spaceexplored
Nano satellite company Orbex Space has officially revealed its first full-scale mini-satellite called the Orbex Prime, which will be launching as a prototype from the company's Scotland-based launch site.
According to the company, the Orbex Prime was built specifically with sustainability in mind, which is why the vehicle utilizes bio-propane -- a low-carbon fuel that allows the mini-satellite to produce 90% fewer carbon emissions than traditional hyrdocarbon-powered satellites. What's more, the Orbex Prime is equipped with a 3D-printed engine, which aligns the company with other leading innovators within the space such as Rocket Lab and Relatively Space.
"To deliver the performance and environmental sustainability we wanted from a 21st century rocket we had to innovate in a wide number of areas – low-carbon fuels, fully 3D-printed rocket engines, very lightweight fuel tanks, and a novel, low-mass reusability technology," said Chris Lamour, Orbex CEO.
Image Credit: Orbex Space
According to the company, the Orbex Prime was built specifically with sustainability in mind, which is why the vehicle utilizes bio-propane -- a low-carbon fuel that allows the mini-satellite to produce 90% fewer carbon emissions than traditional hyrdocarbon-powered satellites. What's more, the Orbex Prime is equipped with a 3D-printed engine, which aligns the company with other leading innovators within the space such as Rocket Lab and Relatively Space.
"To deliver the performance and environmental sustainability we wanted from a 21st century rocket we had to innovate in a wide number of areas – low-carbon fuels, fully 3D-printed rocket engines, very lightweight fuel tanks, and a novel, low-mass reusability technology," said Chris Lamour, Orbex CEO.
Image Credit: Orbex Space
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