Elysium 2

Elysium 2 Engine

While Elysium 1.1 delivered major gains through small, targeted improvements, Elysium 2 represents RED’s next historic step. This engine introduces an entirely new architecture that will become the most powerful rocket engine ever fired at Texas A&M. With built-in throttling and gimbaling capabilities, Elysium 2 provides the platform RED needs to develop more advanced, flight-relevant systems and push the program into a new tier of technical complexity.

Fuel: Ethanol

Oxidizer: Nitrous Oxide

Thrust: 1500lbf

Chamber Pressure: 650psi
Fire Time: 15s

Elysium 2 (In Progress)

Elysium 2 design began in January 2025 and progressed in parallel with the Elysium 1.1 program for much of the year. The engine completed its design phase after a series of Critical Design Reviews with industry professionals in August 2025, validating the architecture and clearing the path to fabrication. With fundraising now complete, RED is actively building and testing the first set of hardware. Elysium 2 is on track for its inaugural hot fire in early 2026.

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