New Design Rules Could Cut Fuel Waste in Deep-Space Missions

Researchers have characterized how to build spacecraft that travel farther on less fuel while shedding weight through structural innovation. The findings could reshape economics for lunar bases, Mars missions, and commercial space ventures by reducing the massive costs of launching and refueling vehicles in orbit.

Originaltitel: Characterization of High-ΔV Space Vehicles and the Impact of Zero Boil-Off and Mass Efficient Structures