bluShift Aerospace

03/08/2026

We’re really honored to be featured in Yankee Magazine, which recently did a deep dive on the story behind bluShift Aerospace.

The reporter, Brian Kevin, didn’t just do a quick interview. He came out to engine tests, spent time with our team, and asked a lot of thoughtful questions over multiple visits to really understand what we’re trying to build.

From early propulsion experiments to launching Maine’s first commercial rocket, it’s been quite a journey and we’re excited about what comes next.

If you're curious about what a rocket startup in Maine looks like, this is a fun read:

https://newengland.com/yankee/magazine/down-east-rising-blushift-aerospace/

And we’re curious too:

When you hear “rockets Made in Maine”… what do you picture?

03/02/2026

Big things are happening in Brunswick! 🌲 we’ve just been awarded a $2M asset fund from MTI to supercharge our facilities at Brunswick Landing.

This funding helps us scale our "green" rocket technology to meet the massive demand for domestic rocket boosters. We’re proud to be building the future of aerospace right here in Maine.

Check out the write-up in Mainebiz:

The Brunswick-based startup is marketing its non‑toxic, bio‑derived fuel and a patent‑pending oxidizer system as an alternative to traditional solid rocket motors.

11/11/2025

Today, on Veterans Day, we pause to honor all who have served our nation, especially those whose dedication, discipline, and technical expertise continue to inspire innovation in fields like aerospace.

To all veterans and active-duty service members: thank you for your service, your sacrifice, and your commitment to building a better future.

05/14/2025

It’s TEST DAY! Watch our engine test live on YouTube at 4pm (ET). Link in bio.

It’s a beautiful day here in Maine, 66F and sunny and we’re getting close to GO time! This is an exciting test for several reasons and we’re looking forward to collecting a ton of valuable data and sharing the results with all of you after. You won’t want to miss this one!

05/14/2025

It's Test Day!!

The bluShift team is back at the test stand, preparing to put our hybrid rocket engine through its paces once again. This upcoming test will be more than just a repeat - we’re incorporating some key improvements based on data and insights from our previous runs.

We're excited to see how the changes perform under fire (literally), and we’ll be sharing results as they come in. Stay tuned, and wish us a steady burn. Watch the live stream here:

Join us live for 'MAREVL Rising,' an exciting full-duration engine test of bluShift Aerospace’s hybrid propulsion system, MAREVL (Modular Adaptable Rocket En...

04/22/2025

We celebrate Earth Day everyday here at bluShift, with our nontoxic, carbon-neutral biofuel powering our MAREVL rocket engine. But today is still special to us, so we’re highlighting the solar system here at our off-grid engine testing site. On a sunny spring day like today, it’s super satisfying to know we’re capturing the sun’s energy to power our work here in the beautiful Northeast corner of the U.S. ☀️ Happy 🌎 Day!

04/08/2025

Did you miss the roar?!

Our most recent engine test was a thrill ride of fire and power! If you didn’t catch it live, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered.
Watch the full test here: https://youtube.com/live/s0elRhndYnE?feature=share

Trust us, you’ll want to see (and hear) this one.

04/04/2025

TIME CHANGE: We'll now be going live at 5:30pm ET today.

🚀 It’s test day at bluShift! We’re firing up the engine this afternoon and you’re invited to watch it live.

Tune in on YouTube at 4:00 PM ET to catch all the action:

We’re back on the test stand!Join us live as bluShift Aerospace conducts our next hot fire engine test — codename: "Punch It." Inspired by that classic momen...

04/03/2025

🚀 LIVE Tomorrow: Watch Our Next Rocket Engine Test
We’re going live with our next hot fire engine test tomorrow, Friday, April 4th, and you’re invited to watch the action in real time.
This test marks a major step forward for bluShift as we validate our redesigned injector system and aim for increased performance and stability. It’s the culmination of weeks of hard work, modeling, and subscale testing—now it’s time to see it all come to life.
🎥 Watch the livestream: https://youtube.com/live/s0elRhndYnE
📅 Date: Friday, April 4th
⏱️ Time: 4pm ET
Whether you’re a space enthusiast, a supporter, or just rocket-curious, we’d love to have you tune in.

03/31/2025

✅ Cold Flow Test: Complete
Last week, the bluShift team successfully ran a cold flow test—an important step in validating our systems ahead of hot fire. Seen here is part of our crew in prep mode, getting everything dialed in.
Next up: the real deal. We’ll be conducting our next hot fire engine test this Thursday, April 3rd.
Appreciate everyone following along—we’re looking forward to sharing more soon, including a link to live stream the test!

03/07/2025

Big shoutout to Jonah and Cody for their hard work over the past few weeks! Last Friday night, Jonah stayed late at our test site to wrap up testing on the system he and Cody built. The data from these successful tests went straight into a grant application to further study, refine, and scale up this technology.

It’s an exciting step forward for bluShift, and we’re looking forward to sharing more as the work continues!

And a special thanks to Ben for assisting with testing as well!

02/25/2025

At bluShift, we love seeing the next generation of aerospace innovators roll up their sleeves and dive into hands-on research!

Over the past few weeks, our two incredible interns (Cody and Jonah) have been working furiously to collect critical data for an upcoming grant proposal. They took our old 2” engine stand, repurposed it, and transformed it into a dedicated test rig—right at our test site—to push the boundaries of our research. From concept to ex*****on, they’ve been troubleshooting, testing, and refining, all to help advance our vision to reach space.

Hard work like this is what fuels our progress (quite literally). Hats off to these two for their dedication and ingenuity! 🚀