General Galactic aims to become “the galaxy’s energy logistics company”
Summary
Southern California startup General Galactic is set to launch a 500-kilogram satellite later this year to test its innovative multimode propulsion system. The Trinity mission, aboard SpaceX's Transporter-18, aims to revolutionize energy logistics in space.
Key Insights
What is General Galactic's multimode propulsion system and how does it use water as fuel?
General Galactic's Genesis propulsion technology is a multimode system that combines high-thrust chemical and high-efficiency electric propulsion, using water as its only fuel. Water is fed into an electrolyzer to generate propellant, enabling both chemical combustion for rapid maneuvers and electric propulsion for efficient station-keeping, outperforming traditional toxic propellants.
What is the Trinity mission and what does it aim to demonstrate?
The Trinity mission involves launching a 500-kilogram satellite aboard SpaceX's Transporter-18 later this year to test General Galactic's Genesis multimode propulsion system in low Earth orbit. It aims to demonstrate unprecedented delta-V, agility, high-thrust chemical and electric propulsion capabilities, and revolutionize space energy logistics.