Can we remake plastic into a rocket fuel?

Rocket fuel is a pretty generic term for a wide range of different substances. The most common liquid rocket fuel is basically just a petroleum distillate called RP1 that is quite similar to kerosene or jet fuel.

Some rockets use liquid hydrogen. It is made by separating hydrogen gas from methane and then making the hydrogen so cold it condenses into a liquid. But there are a bunch of other fuels.

There is a very good (out of print) book called “Ignition” that is readable and accurate and more than a bit humorous that answers your question better than I ever could.

 I`ve read an article about one space company that created a special technology that allows them to remake particular kinds of plastic into rocket fuel. As for me this invention is a good way how to recycle needles plastic waste all around the globe.

Skyrora is working on innovative plastic recycling method using a catalytic pyrolysis to obtain new sources of energy and high-quality fuels for aerospace industry.

Skyrora`s Ecosene fuel machine converts the following types of plastic waste:
Polypropylene (PP).
Polyester (PE).
Polystyrene (PS) and their mixtures and analogues.

With an increasing need to manage global waste as well as a growing demand for fuel (leading to a significant reduction in fossil fuels), the production of Ecosene rocket fuel has the opportunity to change the operation of the industry in years to come.

In addition to this, we can potentially reduce the transportation footprint of aviation fuel by developing a container/skid-based Ecosene process.

Yes, I have heard about this new type of rocket fuel made from plastic waste. It is an innovative approach to address the issue of plastic pollution while also finding new ways to fuel rockets. The process involves breaking down specific types of plastic waste into smaller molecules, which can then be transformed into a usable form of rocket fuel. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we think about waste management and space exploration. It is exciting to see companies working towards sustainable solutions for our planet's environmental challenges.