XRA-2E5 Aerospike Rocket Engine
- Additive Companion
- Space
- 2026
- United Arab Emirates
Summary
The XRA-2E5 is a 200 kN methalox rocket engine that as of early 2026, stands as the world’s largest monolithic, 3D printed aerospike engine.
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Technology Details
- SLM
- Powder Bed Fusion
- Inconel Alloy
- Powder
- Bead Blasting
Process Steps
Printer category: Powder Bed Fusion
- 1
- 2
Step 2Post-processing
- Post-processing Type
- Bead Blasting
Application Profile
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€500 plus
Indicative single unit production cost at time of manufacture.
Prototypes / Samples / One-Offs
Component
★★☆
Can depend on fossil fuels and high energy use, but allows unconsumed material to be directly reused for printing without reprocessing, significantly reducing manufacturing waste. This rating relates to the technology type only. The design, purpose and longevity of the entire object can offset any of the technology type's negative sustainability credentials.
Complex Geometry
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Providers Involved
- HB3DHardware Manufacturer
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