Special notice
TECHNOLOGY LICENSING OPPORTUNITY: Multi-Burn Solid Rocket
S-133685
Department of Energy, Triad - DOE Contractor. Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing.
Response deadline
August 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM EDT
Closed 395 days ago. Posted August 7, 2025, first published July 17, 2025. Scheduled to archive August 18, 2026.
Description
As published on SAM.gov.
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 LANL Tech Partnerships: Unlock the Innovative Potential 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.
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Publications
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Points of contact
- Kathleen McDonaldlicensing@lanl.gov
- Lindsay Augustynlicensing@lanl.gov