Propulsion Architecture
The Future of Ascent
Binary propellant system designed for safety, controllability, and mission assurance.
Simplified Ground Operations
Inert propellant components dramatically reduce handling hazards, facility requirements, and operational complexity compared to hypergolics or cryogenics.
Non-Cryogenic
Earth storable propellants eliminate complex handling requirements.
Up to
5x
faster ground ops
No Catastrophic Failures
NSL dramatically reduces risk of catastrophic failures through controllable, predictable combustion.
Traditional Liquid Combustion Instability Risk
- Extensive testing & mitigation
- Limited control authority
- Hypergolic toxic & reactive
- Acoustic coupling instability
- Destructive oscillations
NSL Binary Propellant Stable, Controlled Combustion
- Predictable, stable combustion
- Throttle & thrust-termination
- Non-toxic, Earth-storable
- Eliminates acoustic instability
- Inert until commanded
Safety Architecture
Our binary propellant system eliminates the fundamental failure modes of traditional propulsion.
A Lifetime of Rockets
Four decades of rocket engineering excellence, reimagining propulsion for mission-critical applications
Facility
NSL operates from a dedicated facility focused on disciplined engineering and controlled testing workflows.
Emergency Shutoff
Shutoff capability supports safety and operational flexibility.
Throttle Capability
Throttle capability supports measured operation and control.
Inert Until Operation
Designed to remain inert until the intended moment of operation.
Stable, Predictable Combustion
Binary propellant approach eliminates combustion instability and acoustic coupling issues that plague traditional liquid systems, resulting in more reliable performance.
Mission Assurance
Predictable performance through every phase of the mission profile.
Fuel Tank
Inert storage in separate, non-reactive chambers until ignition.
Oxidizer Tank
High-stability oxidizer storage designed for long-term mission profiles.
Mixing Chamber
Precision injector plate architecture for optimal propellant atomization.
Ignition Chamber
Controlled combustion environment with built-in acoustic damping.