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The SPACE Lab at Rutgers is dedicated to advancing spaceflight and propulsion through the pursuit of knowledge related to fundamental energy conversion processes, including study of chemical, electric, nuclear, and exotic propulsion as well as fundamental spacecraft environment interactions. We are a primarily experimental focused research group with space simulation, propellant synthesis, and other test facilities.
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Dr. Berg’s Senior Design Capstone Project Teams Achieve Successful Demonstration
Two 2026 Senior Design Capstone projects advised by Dr. Berg have both achieved successful demonstrations. The first was a 750 lbf bipropellant rocket engine using nitrous oxide and isopropyl … Read More
Alex Bryan-Jones Successfully Defends MS Thesis
March 26, 2026: Alex Bryan-Jones successfully defended his MS Thesis entitled “Effect of Fuel-to-Oxidizer Ratio on HAN-Based Electric Solid Propellants.” Congratulations! Alex will now immediately pack up and drive to … Read More
Ethan Oliva Successfully Defends MS Thesis
March 11, 2026: Ethan Oliva has successfully defended his MS Thesis entitled “Positron Augmentation in High-Power Electric Space Propulsion.” Congratulations!