The process would also be useful in making better rocket fuel on Mars. Most NASA work for Mars focuses on CO2 + H2O -> CH4 +O2. While methane is a fine rocket fuel, it’s hard to store. I tried pushing the better solution of ethane or ethylene for a while because it’s way easier to store and you only take a 2-3% hit is ISP. I got tired of banging my head against the wall though…
The process would also be useful in making better rocket fuel on Mars. Most NASA work for Mars focuses on CO2 + H2O -> CH4 +O2. While methane is a fine rocket fuel, it’s hard to store. I tried pushing the better solution of ethane or ethylene for a while because it’s way easier to store and you only take a 2-3% hit is ISP. I got tired of banging my head against the wall though…