Coil-On-Plug Ignition System Webinar

Rescheduled for: Tue, November 5, 2024 - 2:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Join us for a webinar on a cutting-edge ignition system developed by innovators at NASA Johnson Space Center. Engineered for reliable engine starts in thermal-vacuum environments, this compact igniter eliminates corona discharge issues and reduces overall mass, paving the way for more efficient space propulsion. A successful test campaign has shown that this technology can enable integrated liquid oxygen (LOX)/liquid methane (LCH4) propulsion systems in future spacecraft.

More information on this technology can be found here.

NASA is seeking to license this technology to industry partners. Please register to learn more about collaboration opportunities. Registration is free, and all interested parties are welcome to attend.

Mr. Studak is a senior design/analysis/build/test engineer with 33 years of experience in propulsion and fluid components, systems, and flight hardware.  He has designed, built, and tested numerous propulsion components, thrusters and systems, using cold gas, inert liquids and various combustible propellants.  He has worked on propulsion systems for the Space Shuttle, Space Station, Orion, Lunar and Mars landers/ascent vehicles.  He has led numerous developmental efforts, including liquefaction and storage of rocket propellants created from Lunar and Martian resources.  He designed the propulsion system used in the jetpack used by Astronauts during spacewalks.  Mr. Studak has authored or coauthored numerous technical reports and papers on miniature and green propellant technology development, along with CubeSat systems design, oxygen/methane thrusters and Martian landing technology challenges.   He earned his B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.