Keldysh Center, MIPT and Shanghai Institute of Space Engines signed a memorandum of understanding

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Roscosmos 19 February 2025 09:02

The M.V. Keldysh Research Center (part of the Roscosmos State Corporation), the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and the Shanghai Institute of Space Engines signed a memorandum of understanding.

The document is aimed at joint research and educational activities and provides for joint technical research mainly in the field of finding breakthrough solutions in the development of ion engines and optimizing the characteristics of magnetoplasmodynamic engines.

The signed document provides for the creation of a joint international laboratory for research and development of rocket technology between the Keldysh Center and the Academy of Space Engine Technologies of the People's Republic of China. The laboratory will focus on research on reusable high-thrust engines, electric rocket engines and special testing technologies.

The parties will also cooperate in the field of innovative propulsion technologies, such as the development of combined engines, space rotating detonation engines and new propulsion concepts.

The memorandum also stipulates the development of joint educational programs and internships for students and postgraduates, the organization of joint seminars and conferences, the exchange of students, graduate students, teachers and researchers.

"The fruitful cooperation and joint work that has developed has allowed our countries to rise to a high level in the field of developing rocket engines of various types. I am sure that thanks to the signed memorandum we will be able to contribute to the development of rocket and space technology," said the Director General of the Keldysh Center Vladimir Koshlakov.

The Academy of Space Engine Technologies of the People's Republic of China is a leading research center for liquid rocket engines and the only professional academy in China that combines research, design, production and testing of launch vehicle energy systems, orbital station control systems and spacecraft propulsion systems.

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