NASA Funding Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine Demo In 2026

The Momentus Vigoride is to host June Propulsion's rotating detonation rocket engine

The Momentus Vigoride is to host Juno Propulsion's rotating detonation rocket engine.

Credit: Momentus
NASA has contracted Momentus to use its Vigoride orbital service vehicle as a testbed to demonstrate a rotating detonation rocket engine in space in 2026. The rotating detonation rocket engine is being developed by Juno Propulsion of Federal Way, Washington as part of a NASA TechLeap Prize, Juno...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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