The Future of Hypersonic Flight

The Only Single Engine Solution That Enables Hypersonic Flight

Introducing the Venus Detonation Ramjet 2000 lb Thrust Engine

Venus’ advanced propulsion system is engineered to power high-speed vehicles, including drones and aircraft, enabling them to travel vast distances at high altitudes and achieve high-Mach speeds with unmatched efficiency.  

The VDR2 combines the high thrust of a Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) with the efficient cruise of a Ramjet, offering a single engine from take-off up and speeds up to Mach 6, with streamlined airflow for low drag and no need for complex mechanical components.

Seamless Transition

One engine from takeoff to hypersonic speed.

Extended Range

Capable of 5,000 miles per flight.

Conventional Materials

Utilizes standard materials for easier production and maintenance.

Simplified Design

Compact design with minimal moving parts.

Traditional Flight Facilities

Takeoff and landing at various airports and flight facilities. 

Rapid Reusability

Features a 30 minutes turnaround time.

Applications

Hypersonic Commercial Travel

Airport to Airport Hyperlogistics

High Performance Vehicles

Low Cost, High Speed Drones

Dynamic Space Operations

The VDR2 Engine

It's time for takeoff.

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Andrew Duggleby

CTO

Dr. Andrew Duggleby is the CTO and co-founder of Venus Aerospace, a U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander and an engineering professor. Before launching Venus, he was head of launch operations at Virgin Orbit where he led operational planning, mission control, telemetry, ground equipment, launch infrastructure, and payload operations teams. He also led a team of engineers and technicians to hotfire the first dual-mode 3D print (DMLS printed and DED cladded) rocket engine, in collaboration with NASA MSFC. Dr. Duggleby was a Mechanical Engineering Asst. Professor at Virginia Tech and Texas A&M. He founded Exosent Engineering with a former student, making ASME-rated hazardous transport trailers, and exited in 2015 to pursue his space passion. A Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserve, he has multiple deployments to Japan (shipyard repair), and multiple commanding officer tours of US-based reserve maintenance units. Would love to get more PhDs but his wife won’t let him.