TECHNOLOGY
Advanced propulsion technology thanks to additive manufacturing
Making the
unmakeable
Aerospike
Propulsion
The most performing
rocket engine
We have solved problems that are historically associated with aerospike engines: cooling, weight and manufacturing costs.
Optimizes performance
Up to 15% more efficient than a conventional engine
Reusable
Designed for at least 10 reuses
Reusability
Why reusability?
Needed in order to survive a competitive market as it increases flexibility, lowers CAPEX and reduces environmental impact
Pangea has analyzed internally and within the RRTB project the different economic variables influencing reusability economics: payload penalty, logisitics and transport, manufacturing and refurbishment processes, trajectory and aerodynamics of reentry, among others
Increased launch frequency: reusability allows to reuse a rocket in a shorter time and lowers rocket production needs, therefore reducing capex investment and production workload
Environmentally friendly: reusing hardware lowers the project carbon footprint and reduces the usage of materials, including copper and aluminium alloys
RRTB
Recovery
and Return
To Base
Pangea Aerospace is leading the H2020 funded RRTB project, with top European partners such as Deimos, VKI or Thales Alenia, amongst others.
The project aims to validate tail-first atmospheric reentry of a small launch vehicle, define and simulate different landing system configurations and design the vehicle cryogenic reusable tanks.
Sustainability
Sustainable
Space
From Space we help in coping with climate change. Getting there sustainably should be a requirement.
By using biomethane, Pangea’s CO2 equivalent emissions are significantly lower than with kerosene and other fossil fuels.
Less energy consumption due to optimized manufacturing process
The aerospike engine is more performing
so it uses less fuel in each mission
Reusability significantly reduces carbon footprint