Diode Laser Ignition of a Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) and Gaseous Oxygen Hybrid Motor

What is it about?

As hybrid propulsion systems are developed for in-space microsatellite applications, the need for improved restart-capable igniters for these motors has become more apparent. We demonstrate a diode laser based igniter which achieves both a lightweight and compact design and has exhibited reliable, restart-capable performance.

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