Alpha Impulsion Develops Self-Consuming Rocket Engine for Enhanced Space Exploration
SPACE ECONOMY
Alpha Impulsion, a French-Italian startup, has introduced the autophage engine, a self-consuming rocket engine that reduces spacecraft weight and costs by using its own structure as fuel. This innovative technology allows for precise thrust control and enables small satellites to achieve complex orbits, potentially transforming deep space exploration and facilitating more ambitious missions to the Moon and Mars.

Jan 23, 2026, 6:18 AM