Capabilities

The capabilities of the Propulsion Research Center are classified into five research areas.

Systems Engineering

Includes:

• Launch vehicle architectures
• Missile design
• Propulsion technology gap analysis

Advanced Propulsion

Includes:

• Electric
• Solar
• Other advanced technologies

Classic Propulsion

Includes:

• Solid
• Liquid
• Hybrid components and systems

Modeling and Simulation

Includes:

• Advanced analysis
• CFD code development and applications

Propulsion Education

Includes:

• Supporting college courses
• Short courses
• Outreach events