Pulsar Fusion: 2024 | The Pioneers of Nuclear Fusion Propulsion Pulsar Fusion 2024-04-25 | We are Pulsar Fusion. We've dedicated ourselves to redefining aerospace boundaries through cutting-edge Nuclear Fusion Propulsion research and advanced Chemical and Electric Propulsion systems. Explore our relentless commitment to innovation in nuclear fusion research and advanced propulsion systems, laying the groundwork for a future defined by limitless possibilities and groundbreaking advancements.Join us as we lead the charge toward a future where Nuclear Fusion Propulsion transforms from a mere dream into a reality that reshapes the very fabric of the aerospace industry.Find our more at pulsarfusion.com
Nuclear Fusion Propulsion with Economist Impact Events, Richard Dinan, CEO Pulsar Fusion. Pulsar Fusion 2025-01-08 | Nuclear Fusion Propulsion with Economist Impact EventsWe dive deep into the future of space travel and the groundbreaking potential of nuclear fusion propulsion with Richard Dinan. As humanity races to reach Mars, could nuclear fusion technology be the game-changer that propels us there faster?Join us at Pulsar Fusion as we explore how fusion power could revolutionise space exploration, shorten the journey to Mars, and make interplanetary travel more feasible than ever before. This conversation is part of Economist Impact Events, a series dedicated to exploring cutting-edge technologies and their impact on our future.
How will Fusion Engines Transform Space Exploration? | #2 | Rockets & Coffee: Space Bytes Pulsar Fusion 2024-09-23 | Welcome to Space Bytes, the exciting spin-off of Rockets & Coffee, where Richard Dinan and Sophie break down complex space concepts into "byte-sized" chunks!In this episode, we explore the innovative world of fusion engines, one of the most promising technologies for the future of space travel! We'll break down how fusion engines work and examine the mechanics of fusion propulsion. Additionally, we’ll explore the numerous benefits of fusion technology over traditional propulsion methods, such as enhanced speed and greater efficiency.Don’t miss out on this enlightening discussion! Be sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode! Drop your questions in the comments for future episodes! 🚀✨
Atomic Energy Authority talk Fusion with Pulsar | #4 | Rockets & Coffee: A Space Podcast Pulsar Fusion 2024-09-05 | Welcome to Episode #4 of Rockets & Coffee! In this episode, we sit down with Celestine Cheong from the Atomic Energy Authority to explore the fascinating history of atomic energy and its evolution over the years.Join us as we discuss the essential role of clean energy in today's world and tackle some common myths surrounding nuclear fusion as depicted in movies. Discover the realities behind this powerful energy source and what it means for our future.Got questions about Fusion? Share them in the comments! Don’t forget to subscribe for more thought-provoking conversations ahead! 🚀
What is Nuclear Fusion? | #1 | Rockets & Coffee: Space Bytes Pulsar Fusion 2024-08-30 | What is Nuclear Fusion and how does it work?Welcome to Space Bytes, the exciting spin-off of Rockets & Coffee, where Richard Dinan and Sophie break down complex space concepts into "byte-sized" chunks!In this episode, we tackle the intriguing question: What is Nuclear Fusion? Join us as we explore the science behind fusion reactions, uncovering how they work and their potential to revolutionise energy production.From the mechanics of atom collisions to the immense power generated in stars, we’ll simplify the complexities of nuclear fusion, making it accessible for everyone—from space enthusiasts to curious minds.Don’t miss out on this enlightening discussion! Be sure to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode! Drop your questions in the comments for future episodes! 🚀✨
Will Enemy Satellites Spark Digital Blackout? Melissa Quinn | #3 | Rockets & Coffee: A Space Podcast Pulsar Fusion 2024-08-08 | Welcome to Episode #3 of Rockets & Coffee at Pulsar! Join Sophie and Melissa Quinn as they dive into the fascinating world of Space Junk and the Kessler Effect, discussing the challenges posed by debris orbiting our planet.But that’s not all! They’ll also tackle the rising concern of enemy satellites and the implications for global security while highlighting the importance of women in STEM who are breaking barriers in the field of space exploration.Got questions or thoughts for the team? Leave them in the comments! Don’t forget to subscribe for more exciting discussions! 🚀
Dr Melanie Windridge on the Aurora & Iron Man | #2 | Rockets & Coffee: A Space Podcast Pulsar Fusion 2024-08-03 | Welcome to Episode #2 of Rockets & Coffee at Pulsar! Join Plasma Physicist Dr Melanie Windridge and PhD Aerospace Engineer student Bilge Kaçmaz as they delve into the stunning phenomenon of auroras and their scientific significance.But that’s not all! They’ll also explore the technology behind Iron Man’s Arc Reactor and blending science with TV & Film.Got questions for our experts? Leave them in the comments! Don’t forget to subscribe and join us for more exciting conversations! 🚀
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Our First Frontier | #1 | Rockets & Coffee: A Space Podcast Pulsar Fusion 2024-06-24 | Welcome to Episode #1 of Rockets & Coffee, our awesome podcast right here at Pulsar! Join us for a laid-back yet insightful discussion on the fascinating world of space & propulsion. Our Chief Operations Officer, Dr James Lambert, and our Marketing Manager, Sophie, engage in a casual chit-chat, covering everything from the inside scoop on fusion to fun hypothetical scenarios.This episode offers just a taste of the exciting content we have lined up for you! If you have burning questions for our experts at Pulsar, or even for our upcoming special guests, feel free to share them in the comments below! Make sure to hit that subscribe button and give this video a thumbs up to stay tuned for more fun podcast conversations in the future! 🚀
Pulsar Fusion | Space-Comm Expo 2024 Highlights Pulsar Fusion 2024-03-20 | Catch the highlights from Space-Comm Expo 2024 as Pulsar Fusion takes center stage discussing the importance of collaboration and support at a global level to unlock future opportunities in the space exploration sector and ways to capitalise on future missions through investments.Subscribe for future highlights and don't forget to hit the notification bell to stay updated on all things Pulsar! #PulsarFusion #SpaceCommExpo2024 #SpaceTech #ElectricPropulsion #NuclearFusion #SpaceInnovation
Pulsar Electric Propulsion / Ion Thruster. 10kW Hall Effect Thruster test Fire. Pulsar Fusion 2024-02-02 | Here Pulsar tests a 10kW Hall Effect Thruster (HET) engine. The engine is being fired here with Argon but is designed to operate on Xenon and Krypton in Orbit. Argon is a more appropriate fuel for early qualification testing. This is the largest engine in the United Kingdom at this time. Pulsar is constructing a 25kW engine. This engine was built by Pulsar as part of a UK Space Agency collaboration with the University of Southampton, University of Cambridge and Nuclear AMRC who were tasked with designing a nuclear power source for such an engine.
Pulsar Fusion Ion and Hall effect Thrusters Pulsar Fusion 2023-12-18 | Video showing parts of Pulsar's electric and rocket propulsion facility.
Pulsar Fusion, Hybrid Rockets, Lolan Naicker. Pulsar Fusion 2022-10-18 | Lolan Naicker describes the application and continued development of Pulsar Fusion's Hybrid rocket engine program. Hybrid rocket propulsion is used in several specific areas of space transportation. Those applications are microsatellites (manoeuvring and orbit transfer), lunar and planetary landers, suborbital and orbital tourism vehicles. The most positive qualities of a hybrid propulsion are simplicity, safety, stop and restart ability, throttling ability. Hybrid propellants are mostly storable and non-toxic. What is more, fuel and oxidiser are separated and stored in different phases, which positively effects on the safety level. Pulsar has tested its Hybrid Thruster System on three occasions since its rapid development program at the end of 2021. The first of these was a low-pressure system shakedown test at the MOD COTEC facility in the UK where the team’s ability to manage operations safely during a test campaign were proven alongside the system’s ability to function safely. This was followed by a high-pressure test at Gstaad airport in Switzerland where the system was successfully tested at full thrust and under adverse environmental conditions. A third test campaign was conducted at an independent test facility at RAF Westcott UK to validate performance using high fidelity sensor systems. The thruster system completed all testing with no failures or damage.
Pulsar Fusion, Liquid Hydrogen Rockets, Dr Adam Baker. Pulsar Fusion 2022-10-18 | Dr Adam Baker describes the application and development ambitions for Pulsar Fusion's LH2 rocket engine development program.Liquid hydrogen is the highest performance chemical propulsion fuel, stemming from its low molecular mass and high heat of combustion. This allows hydrogen rocket engines to deliver the most payload when used for launch and in-space transportation. Major spacefaring nations of the world have occasionally used LH2 in their vehicles, however its perceived costs and complexity have limited its usage primarily to upper stages of launch vehicles. There is now a growing demand for clean, powerful propulsion systems post deployment. Applications include Stage 2 propulsion, Upper stage for small launchers currently using non cryogenic propellants, In Space transportation, Lunar Gateway resupply / Asteroid Mining.
Pulsar Fusion, Electric Propulsion, Prof. Charlie Ryan and Dr. James Lambert. Pulsar Fusion 2022-10-18 | Prof. Charlie Ryan and Dr. James Lambert describe the application and continued development of Pulsar Fusion's Electric Propulsion (EP) program. Pulsar Fusion have been developing Hall-effect thrusters (HET) technology since 2016. This is a type of ion thruster in which the propellant is accelerated by an electric field for ‘In space propulsion. Hall Effect thrusters use a magnetic field to limit the electrons' axial motion and then use them to ionize propellant, efficiently accelerate the ions to produce thrust, and neutralize the ions in the plume. Pulsar has tested its HET’s for structural launch integrity on a vibration table at Harwell, UK in 2021. The thrusters experienced 20 GRMS which simulates the conditions of a most extreme launch. The thrusters completed the testing with no reported failures or damage.
The Pulsar Fusion mission described by CEO, Richard Dinan, 2022. Pulsar Fusion 2022-08-13 | This video describes the three core propulsion technologies developed by Pulsar Fusion in the UK and how they will be used in the changing environments of space exploration.
Pulsar Fusion - In orbit assembly of nuclear fusion rocket. Pulsar Fusion 2022-03-17 | The animation describes the concept of launching a nuclear fusion reactor into orbit in sections for final assembly in space. The concept uses live footage of Pulsar's existing hall effect plasma thrusters (HET) and hybrid rocket engines tested at RAF Westcott in March 2022. Pulsar is also developing LOX / Methane rocket motors to support this concept.
Pulsar Fusion hybrid rocket engine test at RAF Westcott. March 2022 Pulsar Fusion 2022-03-16 | The third and final set of static hybrid rocket motor tests by Pulsar. The company is in the process of expanding and maturing its propulsion hardware portfolio for orbital and atmosperic applications.
Pulsar Hybrid Rocket Demonstration 28/11/2021 - Gstaad Airport, Switzerland Pulsar Fusion 2021-12-01 | This test ran the engine on liquid oxidiser , compared to only gas in the UK. The oxidiser quantity and engine impulse were increased by a factor of nearly 10, and the the chamber pressure raised from around 5 bar to over 20 bar on the first Swiss test to nearly 50 bar on the 2nd one. We supercharged the flow with nitrogen pressurant which has not been done in the UK before and in doing so raised the thrust significantly from its initial value of around half a tonne of thrust.Design Isp is 240s, we are currently processing the data from the firing to establish the actual performance. This engine would be capable of launching a small rocket to an altitude of several 10s of km, well above UK airspace, or powering the upper stage of a rocket with a larger booster stage into orbit. Current design will achieve a 10s burn. New tanks and components have now arrived at the UK Pulsar facility to allow this to be doubled to at least 20s.The intention is to springboard from this design to a larger, 100kN thrust class all liquid engine using even cleaner propellants which would power the booster stage of an orbital launch vehicle, starting in 2022. The propellants used, nitrous oxide N2O and polyethylene HDPE are some of the cleanest available to the space industry, producing an exhaust of largely water vapour and having an extremely low production energy requirement, resulting in one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world for an engine of this size
Pulsar Fusion supercharged hybrid rocket test in Gstaad, Switzerland Pulsar Fusion 2021-11-29 | Test at Gstaad Airport on 27th of November 2021, ran our no.2 engine on liquid oxidiser compared to only gas in the UK tests. The oxidiser quantity and engine impulse were increased by a factor of nearly 10, and the the chamber pressure raised from around 5 bar to over 20 bar on the first Swiss test to nearly 50 bar on the 2nd one. We supercharged the flow with nitrogen pressurant which has not been done in the UK before and in doing so significantly raised the thrust from its initial values.The propellants used, nitrous oxide N2O and polyethylene HDPE are some of the cleanest available to the space industry, producing an exhaust of largely water vapour and having an extremely low production energy requirement, resulting in one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world for an engine of this size.
Pulsar Fusion UK Rocket Test - HYBRID HDPE/N2O Pulsar Fusion 2021-11-20 | Pulsar Fusion's first test of their HDPE/N2O hybrid rocket engines at COTEC, UK. November 2021. This video is shot at 40,000 frames per second.
Pulsar Fusion Krypton (Kr) Satellite HET Thruster System Test Pulsar Fusion 2020-07-20 | In this video, one can see footage from inside the vacuum chamber taken of a Pulsar Ion Thruster running on Krypton (Kr). Krypton has a higher atomic mass than Argon so produces a greater level of thrust when the ions are accelerated. Kr also has a high storage density so is therefore efficient when considering storage on spacecraft.Pulsar is developing these engines for sensitive manoeuvres in space and repositioning of satellites.Pulsar Fusion also specialises in developing #NuclearFusion technology for use as propulsion. Whilst governments plan to demonstrate the world’s first nuclear fusion reactor (ITER) in 2025, Pulsar Fusion, a nimble start up in the UK, aims to have demonstrated nuclear fusion rocket engines in space before fusion technology is harnessed for grid power supply on Earth. Fusion rocket engines are useful technology using nuclear fusion technology today, whilst fusion for energy may still be several decades away due extensive additional technological requirements and the multi-national and typically highly bureaucratic power station timescales. Fusion rockets do not require large steam turbines and much of the expensive equipment necessary for a power station build project that can take many years to finance and construct. However, by 2100, world governments predict nuclear fusion will be the dominant power supply of our planet, replacing nuclear fission. Nuclear Fusion rocket technology has the ability to half mission times to Mars and could open up the possibility of visiting planets outside of our solar system. Visit the Pulsar Fusion Website : www.pulsarfusion.comFollow Pulsar Fusion on Twitter and Instagram @PulsarFusion#PulsarFusion #FusionEnergy
PULSAR FUSION - Deep Space Rocket Thruster Pulsar Fusion 2020-07-08 | Pulsar Fusion specialises in developing #NuclearFusion technology for use as propulsion. In this video, one can see footage from inside the vacuum chamber taken of a modified Ion Thruster developed by Pulsar for research into possible fusion engine designs. Whilst governments plan to demonstrate the world’s first nuclear fusion reactor (ITER) in 2025, Pulsar Fusion, a nimble start up in the UK, aims to have demonstrated nuclear fusion rocket engines in space before fusion technology is harnessed for grid power supply on Earth. Fusion rocket engines are useful technology using nuclear fusion technology today, whilst fusion for energy may still be several decades away due extensive additional technological requirements and the multi-national and typically highly bureaucratic power station timescales. Fusion rockets do not require large steam turbines and much of the expensive equipment necessary for a power station build project that can take many years to finance and construct. However, by 2100, world governments predict nuclear fusion will be the dominant power supply of our planet, replacing nuclear fission. Nuclear Fusion rocket technology has the ability to half mission times to Mars and could open up the possibility of visiting planets outside of our solar system. Visit the Pulsar Fusion Website : www.pulsarfusion.comFollow Pulsar Fusion on Twitter and Instagram @PulsarFusion#PulsarFusion #FusionEnergy
Pulsar Fusion UK, Testing Space Propulsion System Pulsar Fusion 2020-01-31 | Pulsar Fusion developed this modified Hall Effect Thruster for its research program into nuclear fusion rocket technology. This video shows the plasma thruster working on argon gas.
Richard Dinan - Nuclear Fusion Pulsar Fusion 2019-10-21 | In this documentary, Richard Dinan explores world-leading facilities in the UK and Europe to see the latest developments in fusion science, and how it is a key part of the race to save the world. Including new footage of the latest view inside ITER, the world's largest fusion reactor. Nuclear Fusion has long been seen as the energy source of the future. But with billions invested in the field, and with the private sector now joining it, turning the dream into reality is closer than ever.Instagram Links:@RichardDinan@PulsarFusionSubscribe for more videos on fusion energy development.
Private Nuclear Fusion Reactors, Richard Dinan Lecture, Oxford University SCISOC PART 2 Pulsar Fusion 2018-10-24 | Applied Fusion Systems CEO, Richard Dinan describes the landscape for private development of nuclear fusion reactors in 2018. Is this sector exclusive to billionaire investors only or have we arrived at a point where the greater investing community is waking up to fusion energy in a big way? Read More: The British Reality Star Building a Fusion Reactorhttp://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170...Watch:Richard Dinan - Seeker, How Close are we to Fusion Energy?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZW_YC...Visit Applied Fusion Systems Website:www.appliedfusionsystems.comLearn more and get Richard's book- 'The Fusion Age - Modern Nuclear Reactors ' on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fusion-Age-M...Follow Applied Fusion on Social Media@applied_fusion on Twitter@appliedfusion on InstagramFollow Richard Dinan on Social Media@RichardDinan on Twitter@RichardDinan on Instagram
Private Nuclear Fusion Reactors, Richard Dinan Lecture, Oxford University SCISOC PART 1 Pulsar Fusion 2018-10-24 | Applied Fusion Systems CEO, Richard Dinan describes the landscape for private development of nuclear fusion reactors in 2018. Is this sector exclusive to billionaire investors only or have we arrived at a point where the greater investing community is waking up to fusion energy in a big way? Read More: The British Reality Star Building a Fusion Reactorhttp://www.bbc.com/future/story/20170418-the-made-in-chelsea-star-building-a-fusion-reactorWatch:Richard Dinan - Seeker, How Close are we to Fusion Energy?youtube.com/watch?v=ZW_YCWLyv6AVisit Applied Fusion Systems Website:www.appliedfusionsystems.comLearn more and get Richard's book- 'The Fusion Age - Modern Nuclear Reactors ' on Amazon amazon.co.uk/Fusion-Age-Modern-Nuclear-Reactors-ebook/dp/B0746NQDSGFollow Applied Fusion on Social Media@applied_fusion on Twitter@appliedfusion on InstagramFollow Richard Dinan on Social Media@RichardDinan on Twitter@RichardDinan on Instagram
Richard Dinan, Applied Fusion Systems - Will fusion reactors power space rockets? Pulsar Fusion 2018-01-18 | Richard Dinan - CEO of Applied Fusion Systems, discusses the companies mission to explore thruster innovations emerging from the development of tokamak nuclear fusion reactors.
Mining the Moon for Aneutronic Nuclear Fusion Fuel Pulsar Fusion 2017-07-03 | The DT-He3 (Deuterium - Helium 3) reaction may be the future of aneutronic fusion in tokamaks. The helium 3 rich, lunar regolith is starting to gain the interest of governments around the World.
