Zenno Astronautics Tests Fuel-Free Spacecraft Thruster Using Earth's Magnetic Field

Executive Briefing

• Zenno Astronautics successfully tested its 'Supertorquer' system aboard a SpaceX rideshare mission in November 2024
• Superconducting magnets convert solar energy into momentum by interacting with Earth's magnetic field, eliminating fuel needs
• Innovative heat pump system cools magnets to -321°F in orbit, drawing only 48 watts at peak power
• Startup aims to scale technology for docking maneuvers and potential propulsion toward the Moon or Mars
• Founder envisions future applications including magnetic radiation shields to protect astronauts in deep space