What is the Next Generation Propulsion Technology at RRX Aerospace?

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RRX Aerospace is developing a preliminary hybrid engine design with a projected return on investment (ROI) ranging from 7 to 75 years. The discussion highlights skepticism regarding the feasibility and clarity of the project, with some participants questioning the legitimacy of the company's claims and the quality of its documentation. Concerns are raised about the lack of concrete products and the potential for the project to be underfunded or poorly managed. Comparisons are made to historical ambitious projects, emphasizing that significant investment is crucial for success. Overall, there is a mix of cautious optimism and skepticism about the project's viability.
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FYI:
http://www.rutherford-research.ca/rrx/aerospace/nextGenPropulsion.php
RRX Aerospace, is proceeding, with development, of a preliminary hybrid engine design and, possibly, prototype. RRX Aerospace expects excellent return on investment, in the 7-75 year range.

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in the 7-75 year range.
That's the sort of certainty I like to put in my project plans!
I hope they engineer better than they punctuate.
 
mgb_phys said:
That's the sort of certainty I like to put in my project plans!

It's all about the funding!

When JFK said we would put a man on the moon by the end of the decade many experts thought he was nuts. It's pretty amazing what can be done when you throw goobs of money, people and resources at a problem/project.

It' is quite a range of years I'll admit. Did you see some of their work though? Some of it is pushing numbers around and developing theories or processes and not actual products.
 
kach22i said:
It's all about the funding!
Well, no - that 7-75 years isn't a development time, but an ROI. They are saying that if the idea works, it may or may not turn a profit in my lifetime. I won't be rushing to invest any time soon...

This looks to me like a scam. The diagram is non-descriptive and the description is just word salad. It has no meaning whatsoever. And the corporate information is so thin it leads me to believe it is just a one-man operation that does...well...he made a website. :rolleyes:
 
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Could be right, I could find no information on the parent company "RSL" assuming the "R" stands for Rutherford.
 
Due to the constant never ending supply of "cool stuff" happening in Aerospace these days I'm creating this thread to consolidate posts every time something new comes along. Please feel free to add random information if its relevant. So to start things off here is the SpaceX Dragon launch coming up shortly, I'll be following up afterwards to see how it all goes. :smile: https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacex/
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