Momentus Space LLC

Nicolas Gascon

Jason Hummelt

Vladlen Podolsky

The disclosed propulsion system of a space vehicle and the methods of operating the propulsion system use a microwave energy source to heat propellant in a propellant chamber that pierces and traverses a waveguide carrying the microwave energy. In some implementations, the microwave energy ionizes and further heats the propellant in the propellant chamber. The partially ionized and heated propellant may exit the propellant chamber via a nozzle to generate thrust.

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Moss Beach, CA, United States of America

Nicolas Gascon