ASCENT (Advanced Spacecraft Energetic Non-Toxic) propellant is an advanced monopropellant formulation developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Rocket Propulsion Division. ASCENT delivers a 50% increase in density specific impulse over the present state-of-the-art hydrazine monopropellant alongside decreasing handling hazards when compared to hydrazine. NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Green Propellant Infusion Mission (GPIM) program is the first-ever, on-orbit

Behind every launch there’s an incredibly complex science of materials. Aluminium, titanium, carbon… These alloys play a critical role in the structure, resilience and propulsion of our rocket. 🌌 Did you know? At equal proportions, the walls of the tanks are thinner than the wall of your soda can. 👉 Watch a video showing how we select each element for manufacturing an Ariane 6. #Ariane6 #Alliages #SpaceInnovation #RocketScience #AerospaceEngineering | ArianeGroup