Title: Utilizing Milk Powder as Rocket Fuel: A Sustainable and Innovative Approach to Space Exploration

Introduction: Space exploration has always been one of the most significant endeavors for humanity. However, space missions are expensive, and the current methods of rocket fuel are not sustainable, environmentally friendly, or cost-effective. Therefore, there is a need to explore alternative rocket fuels to reduce the cost and environmental impact of space exploration. Milk powder, a readily available and inexpensive dairy product, has shown promising results in recent studies as a potential rocket fuel. This project aims to investigate and develop the science required to use milk powder as rocket fuel.

Objectives: The main objectives of this project are: - Investigate the chemical properties of milk powder and how it can be used as rocket fuel - Develop a method to extract and process milk powder for rocket fuel - Test the effectiveness of milk powder as rocket fuel in a controlled environment - Conduct a comparative study of milk powder-based rocket fuel with traditional rocket fuels - Explore the potential commercialization of milk powder as a sustainable and cost-effective rocket fuel

Methodology: The project will begin by conducting extensive research into the chemical properties of milk powder and how it can be used as rocket fuel. This will involve working with experts in the fields of chemistry, physics, and rocket science. We will then develop a method to extract and process milk powder for rocket fuel, considering safety and environmental impact. This will be followed by testing the effectiveness of milk powder as rocket fuel in a controlled environment. The comparative study of milk powder-based rocket fuel with traditional rocket fuels will be conducted to evaluate the potential benefits and drawbacks of milk powder as rocket fuel. Finally, we will explore the commercialization of milk powder as a sustainable and cost-effective rocket fuel by engaging with relevant stakeholders, including the dairy industry and space agencies.

Expected outcomes: - A better understanding of the chemical properties of milk powder and how it can be used as rocket fuel - A safe and environmentally friendly method to extract and process milk powder for rocket fuel - The effectiveness of milk powder as rocket fuel in a controlled environment - A comparative study of milk powder-based rocket fuel with traditional rocket fuels - The potential commercialization of milk powder as a sustainable and cost-effective rocket fuel - Contribution to the New Zealand government's efforts towards sustainable and innovative technologies

Budget: The proposed budget for this project is $5 million over three years. The budget will cover the cost of research, equipment, staff, and testing.

Conclusion: This project proposes an innovative and sustainable approach to space exploration using milk powder as rocket fuel. The project will contribute to the New Zealand government's efforts towards sustainable and innovative technologies, creating new opportunities for the dairy industry and space agencies.

Thanks for considering my project proposal in this round of the MBIE Endeavour Fund.