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While our CPM is under development and test campaigns are ongoing, we are actively optimizing individual subcomponents such as the thrust chamber. Mass and volume are key factors for a successful in-space propulsion system, given that every kilogram impacts the launch costs and the payload fairing space on a launch vehicle is limited. One way to enhance the efficiency and reduce the size of a thruster is by increasing the operating chamber pressure. This approach, however, results in greater thermal and structural stress on the thruster. By employing high-performance materials, additive manufacturing technology, and innovative engine designs, these limits can be significantly extended. Following a series of hotfire tests on our sensor-equipped combustion chamber, we collected extensive data for the design of actively cooled engines capable of operating under extreme conditions. In collaboration with our partner AENIUM and with support from METASTARS, we optimized the design of our regenerative cooled engine for two high-temperature materials. The new hardware is currently undergoing extensive testing on our test rig and demonstrates impressive performance - below a 90s of pure hotfire! Special thanks to Jose Miguel Ampudia Castro and Federico González Diez from AENIUM for the high-quality parts and to METASTARS for the financial support and mentoring.

🚀 DeltaOrbit Joins Batch#5 of SpaceFounders Incubator! 🚀 SpaceFounders is a bold 3-month acceleration program, empowering the next generation of European space leaders. With an impressive network that includes 40 alumni, over 100 mentors and speakers, and partnerships with CNES, Agenzia Spaziale Italiana, and the Universität der Bundeswehr München, as well as network partners like Thales Alenia Space and Airbus Defence & Space, SpaceFounders offers unparalleled support and opportunities for space startups. We are proud to join this amazing community. This milestone represents a significant step forward in our mission to shape the future of in-space mobility. #Space #NewSpace #SpaceTechnology #Propulsion #Methalox #SpaceMobility #SpaceLogistics #InSpaceMobility DeltaOrbit, Felix Schily, Rahand Dalshad, Christian Bauer, Jan Beushausen

Traditionally, propellants for chemical rocket engines have been divided into two categories: cryogenic and storable.   While cryogenic propellants offer the highest performance and are non-toxic, they are only used for launch vehicles and other short-duration missions.   Storable propellants, such as hydrazine, can be easily stored for years, but are either highly toxic or offer only mediocre performance. But they are the only choice for long-duration space missions.   Our Cryogenic Propulsion Module could change all that.   The CPM's zero boil-off technology allows the cryogenic methane/oxygen propellants to be stored indefinitely in orbit. A passive Resonance Ignition System gives the system quasi-hypergolic properties, providing the ignition reliability critical for demanding multi-year missions. The self-pressurising system architecture eliminates the need for heavy and expensive pumps and eases thermal management. Finally, regenerative cooling allows the thrust chamber to deliver the highest possible performance without compromise.   These features allow the Cryogenic Propulsion Module to deliver kick-stage-like performance in a smallsat form factor, even years after initial deployment into orbit.   Our recent Hotfire campaign demonstrated that these are not empty promises. It showed that all the components work well together and can deliver the targeted performance. Even in its simplest breadboard version, it already delivers a specific impulse well above anything else on the chemical satellite propulsion market, and future improvements can only increase this advantage.   This puts the CPM in a prime position to serve the space logistics market of the future.

Meet me at the "Festival der Zukunft" organized by 1E9 and Deutsches Museum in Munich! I'm excited to contribute to a program that's all about new ideas and technologies for a better future! Get your tickets now and use the code "1E9xSPEAKERFRIENDS" at checkout to get a 20% discount. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/ejYYvHVU #Space, #Propulsion, #Methalox DeltaOrbit, Felix Schily, Jan Beushausen, Christian Bauer, 3DEXPERIENCE Lab, Dassault Systèmes, 1E9

27th June | TUM Audimax Foyer | Booth 020 Our Expert When It Gets Hot or Cold Join him to explore the link between thermal management and efficient space logistics #TUM, #Space, #Propulsion DeltaOrbit, Felix Schily, Jan Beushausen, Christian Bauer, TUM Venture Labs, UnternehmerTUM, TUM

80% Survival Rate 80% of all #EXIST FT teams are still in operation after the first 5 years. This is a remarkable difference compared to the general survival rate of 50% and clearly highlights the quality of the #EXIST FT program, making it a clear quality seal for investors. This was one of the key takeaways from yesterday's 29th #Gründerforum in #Berlin on startup financing. The event featured an amazing lineup of speakers. A big thank you to all the speakers for their valuable insights into the topic. The #TUM Startup Incubator Garching was represented by three startups, showcasing the excellence of its ecosystem. 2NA FISH DeltaOrbit HF.exo Dr. Christina Port, Christina Harbauer, Johannes Breulmann, Martin F. Dirk Friedrich Arnas Bräutigam Stefan Drews, Dietrich Hoffmann, Marco Winzer Sebastian Frech Max Zeisler Johannis Hatt Hendryk Hosemann Dietrich Hoffmann, @Max Webers Felix Dorner Anne Dreysel Daniel Stürzebecher Bianca Praetorius, Felix Schily, Rahand Dalshad, Christian Bauer

Meet DeltaOrbit at the SPACE PROPULSION CONFERENCE 2024 in Glasgow! Christian Bauer, Felix Schily and Rahand Dalshad are presenting our latest results on porous injectors, thermal management of Orbital Transfer Vehicles and methane/oxygen engines. Interested to learn more about us? Get in touch and let’s talk about Space 🚀

bavAIRia e.V. Neujahrsempfang bei Premium AEROTEC in Augsburg Am vergangenen Montag erlebten wir den inspirierenden Neujahrsempfang des bavAIRia e.V., ausgerichtet von Premium AEROTEC in Augsburg. Das Event bot nicht nur eine großartige Networking-Gelegenheit, sondern auch faszinierende Einblicke. Neben informativen Details zur Arbeit des bavAIRia e.V. und einem klaren politischen Bekenntnis zum bayerischen Aerospace-Cluster erhielten wir spannende Einblicke in das Geschäft und die laufende Transformation bei Premium AEROTEC. Unsere Führungskräfte, CFO Jan Beushausen und CTO Christian Bauer, waren aktiv dabei. #Networking #Aerospace #bavAIRia #PremiumAEROTEC #Innovation Felix Schily, Rahand Dalshad

The ignition transient is one of the most critical phase of rocket engine operation, and a good igniter can make your live much easier. Since our Resonance Ignition System (RIS) is entirely passive no external power, electrodes or catalyst beds are required. This helps us a lot to reduce system complexity. Here you can see two test runs of the igniter integrated into our 500N Methalox thruster, without the main chamber flow. As the RIS operates extremely oxidizer rich, you cannot see a flame emerging from the igniter. But surely enough, the hot oxygen readily ignites the main chamber, as can be seen in the last video sequence.

One key challange in building a high-performance in-space rocket engine is achieving ignition reliably and repeatedly. In our engine we tackle this problem by employing a passive resonance igniter. The actual ignition of the latest version of our igniter is remarkably unspectacular. Due to the ox-rich operation of the torch hardly any flame is visible. But the initial thermal characterization tests with the intentional destruction of disposable support parts is more spectacular! Next step: tight integration of igniter into combustion chamber.