Emerging Technologies

Mass Driver

Electromagnetic Mass Driver

Electromagnetic Mass Driver (Mass Driver) — A system using electromagnetic acceleration to launch payloads without chemical propulsion. Concepts include lunar mass drivers for shipping resources to orbit. SpinLaunch is developing a kinetic launch system.

Frequently asked about Mass Driver

What does Mass Driver mean in the space industry?
Electromagnetic Mass Driver: A system using electromagnetic acceleration to launch payloads without chemical propulsion. Concepts include lunar mass drivers for shipping resources to orbit. SpinLaunch is developing a kinetic launch system.
What does Mass Driver stand for?
Mass Driver stands for Electromagnetic Mass Driver.
What category of space terminology does Mass Driver belong to?
Mass Driver is part of the Emerging Technologies category in space industry terminology.