The Future of Spaceflight: Aerospike Engines
The aerospike engine design could revolutionize space travel by providing a more efficient and versatile propulsion system. Unlike conventional engines, the aerospike design adjusts to changing air pressure, making it more efficient throughout a vessel's flight. Rockets using aerospike engines can save around 40% in fuel usage, resulting in a lighter overall load and potentially larger cargo and passenger compartments. With the German government awarding a contract to develop a linear aerospike rocket engine, we may be on the verge of a new era of space travel that could allow for travel to and from celestial bodies.