bluShift Aerospace

The latest Aerospace America Year in Review article highlights the incredible strides made in hybrid propulsion. We’re especially excited to see bluShift Aerospace’s MAREVL engine featured! This year, we achieved a major milestone with a full-duration 60-second burn and active throttling of our proprietary MAREVL hybrid engine. What sets us apart? ⚡ A carbon-neutral biofuel that powers versatile missions—from suborbital research to small satellite launches. ⚡ A hybrid propulsion design attracting interest from both commercial and defense sectors. ⚡ A vision to transform the small launch industry by offering rapid, responsive satellite replacement solutions. As companies like Gilmour Space, HyImpulse and bluShift lead the charge in hybrid rocket technology, it’s clear this innovative propulsion system has the potential to redefine spaceflight. Read more about the hybrid revolution here: https://lnkd.in/eavKbA-7 #SpaceInnovation #HybridRockets #AerospaceEngineering #SmallSatLaunch #YearInReview

Exciting News from bluShift Aerospace! 🚀 We’re honored to announce that bluShift Aerospace has received a $150,000 grant from the Maine Technology Institute (MTI) as part of Maine’s $7M Jobs & Recovery Plan. This grant comes at a pivotal moment for bluShift, enabling us to hire a high-level flight analyst and secure essential licensing from the FAA—crucial steps toward our goal of launching the first commercial suborbital space services. A huge thank you to MTI for believing in our mission and supporting us from the start of our journey at Brunswick Landing. We’re proud to be one of 48 companies selected for these awards, and we look forward to strengthening Maine's innovation economy. https://lnkd.in/ehnTeWH3 #SpaceInnovation #FAAlicensing #MicrogravityResearch #SuborbitalLaunch #Space #Rockets

Then and Now with Ben Lemieux >>> Then: Ben discovered bluShift in college and soon joined us as an intern. From upgrading our 6-inch motor test stand to wiring Stardust’s nosecone electronics, Ben quickly became a key player. At Stardust’s historic launch, he even tracked the vehicle with the telemetry antenna! Now: As a Mechanical Engineer (and wearer of many hats), Ben has been refining our injector design to fine tune our engine performance. He’s worked closely with our lead design engineer, integrating CFD modeling, and built custom test rigs to test his innovations. His IT/networking skills and machining experience have also kept bluShift running smoothly. Outside of Work: Ben channels his creativity as a Dungeon Master, 3D printing epic adventures for his friends’ D&D campaigns. Join us in celebrating 3 years of Ben at bluShift!

Join us in welcoming Matt Goodwin to the bluShift team! Matt joined us after a career as Captain of a mussel-harvesting vessel, where he embraced problem-solving, ingenuity, and a “get stuff done” attitude—skills he’s now bringing to his role as an aerospace technician here. Matt’s love for space exploration started young, with a fascination sparked by a 1969 newspaper headline he discovered as a kid at his aunt's house: "First Men Land on Moon; Armstrong and Aldrin Cut Rest Period to Take Walk." That sense of wonder never left, and he’s thrilled to be working in rocketry, a field he calls the most fascinating and challenging means of exploration. Nearly a month in, Matt’s been loving every aspect of the work, especially as he contributed to preparations for our recent engine test! He’s excited to be part of our tight-knit team, with each small task contributing to our larger dream of building a better future for space exploration. 🌌 Welcome to the crew, Matt! We’re so glad to have you aboard! 💫 #MeetTheTeam #Rocketry #SpaceExploration #NewHire #Hiring #NewSpace

⚡We’re psyched to share footage from our latest rocket engine test! This test marked a momentous step forward for bluShift as we work to develop the future of rocket propulsion with cleaner fuel technology, reaching an impressive peak thrust of 72kN. Check out the action and see how our engine held up under pressure! Watch here 👉 https://lnkd.in/et8Hs2ze #bluShiftAerospace #RocketEngineTest #FutureOfPropulsion #SpaceInnovation

🚀 🔥 SUCCESS! Our rocket engine test on Thursday night was a thrilling achievement, showing a cleaner, more stable burn and reaching thrust levels 10-15% higher than our last test! Each second confirmed our commitment to building reliable, eco-friendly propulsion solutions for a sustainable future in space. We’re making huge progress lately, and it’s all thanks to our incredible team and supporters. Stay tuned for more exciting developments and a full-length video of the entire test! #bluShiftAerospace #RocketEngineTest #SpaceInnovation #SustainableSpace #Engineering #Hardware #Space #newspace

Another thrilling, successful rocket engine test last night - and this time we had Douglas Gorman from Payload there to cover it! Check out all the details from last night's test and more about our plans for the future. https://lnkd.in/eFNcEmXD #rocket #engine #engineering #space #newspace

Our engine test is imminent - join our YouTube live stream NOW to catch our rocket engine test at 5:45pm. https://lnkd.in/evPawVWV

Today is the day! Our next engine test is at 5pm ET. Join our live stream to witness our most powerful test yet - we're turning this one up to 11! https://lnkd.in/evPawVWV #rocket #engine #testing #engineering #space #newspace #propulsion

It was great to have Douglas Gorman from Payload visit bluShift today ahead of our next test. Looking forward to seeing his article soon! #rocket #engine #engineering #space #newspace