TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Multi-Burn Solid Rocket

This propulsion system enables multiple independently controllable impulses from a single solid rocket while maintaining the high thrust, safety, simplicity, reliability, scalability, and storability of traditional solid rockets.

Key Advantages:

• Allows for complex flight maneuvers that require precise thrust modulation


• Combustion can be halted cleanly and then reinitiated


• Can place space vehicles in precise orbits for optimal performance

Problems Solved:

• Ignition system has been changed from one-time use to reusable


• Employs resettable mechanism to rapidly extinguish a burn


• Can be stored fully fueled for long periods of time

Market Applications:

• Aerospace (i.e., Reusable Launch Vehicles)


• Defense and Military


• Commercial Satellites


• Space Tourism

US Patent No. 11,859,579-B1

LA-UR-25-26225

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Los Alamos National Laboratory offers a wide range of cutting-edge technologies and capabilities that may provide your company with a competitive edge in the market and unlock the innovative potential that can enhance, refine, and revolutionize your products.

LANL’s licensing program focuses on moving inventions developed by our researchers to commercial innovations. Patented and patent pending inventions and copyrighted software are available to existing and start-up companies through exclusive and non-exclusive licensing agreements. For specific discussions, please contact licensing@lanl.gov.

Note: This is not a call for external services for the development of this technology.

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