Hybrid Rocket Propulsion System
A special issue of Aerospace (ISSN 2226-4310). This special issue belongs to the section "Astronautics & Space Science".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: space systems engineering; computational and experimental low-temperature plasma physics and chemistry; plasma medicine; plasma agriculture; hybrid rocket and electrical propulsion system development; computational rarefied gas dynamics (DSMC); computational fluid dynamics (CFD); parallel scientific computing
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of hybrid rocket propulsion has seen a resurgence in recent years, largely due to its inherent advantages in simple throttleability, safety, cost-effectiveness, and environmental friendliness. These systems, which utilize propellants from different phases (typically a solid fuel and a liquid or gaseous oxidizer), offer a compelling alternative to traditional solid and liquid rocket engines. Despite their promise, the uncontrollable nature of solid fuels and the interdisciplinary nature of hybrid rockets present significant research challenges. These include the intricate coupling of internal ballistics, combustion phenomena, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics, as well as the need for advanced material and structural design.
This Special Issue aims to bring together the latest advancements in the theory, modeling, design, and testing of hybrid rocket propulsion systems. We are particularly interested in papers that address the fundamental challenges associated with transient combustion, fuel regression rate prediction, combustion instability, scale-up effects, and applications in real cases. Additionally, contributions on innovative fuel–oxidizer combinations, advanced manufacturing techniques like additive manufacturing, and the development of throttling and thrust vector control systems for a hybrid rocket system are highly encouraged. The goal is to highlight cutting-edge research that pushes the boundaries of this technology, paving the way for its broader application in launch vehicles, in-space propulsion, and educational platforms.
Prof. Dr. Jongshinn Wu
Dr. Shisin Wei
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hybrid rocket propulsion
- combustion instability
- fuel regression rate
- additive manufacturing
- green propellants
- in-space propulsion
- numerical modeling
- throttling control
- thrust vector control
- propulsion education
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