MEESST, EU project on MHD magnetoshell reentry

[Asteroza]

Recent FISO telecon had a presentation on MEESST, an EU project working on raising magnetoshell aerobraking TRL a bit.

You might remember NSF regular Jon Goff promoting MSNW's MAC concept for magnetoshell aerobraking. Looks like the germans want to take the idea for a spin.

http://fiso.spiritastro.net/telecon/Collier-Wright_5-19-21/

https://www.neutronstar.systems/projects

Apparently an EU startup called Neutron Star Systems, who are working on superconducting MPD thrusters, is taking the lead on the project, using modern HTS superconductor coils for a MAC system.

Seeing MAC being explored further is a good sign for vehicles contemplating aerobraking/aerocapture.