A vortex hybrid motor , comprising: a housing having a proximal end , a distal end , and a sidewall extending between the proximal end and the distal end; a combustion zone comprising a space within the housing configured to receive an oxidizer , the combustion zone comprising an upper zone and a central zone ; a fuel core positioned within the housing and configured to react with the oxidizer to thereby create a thrust sufficient to propel at least the vortex hybrid motor, the fuel core defining at least a part of the combustion zone, the fuel core comprising a proximal part and a distal part , the proximal part comprising a proximal surface area, the distal part comprising a first distal surface area and a second distal surface area, the proximal surface area and the first distal surface area separated by the upper zone of the combustion zone , the second distal surface area of the distal part of the fuel core extending between the first distal surface area and a proximal end of a nozzle positioned at the distal end of the housing, the proximal end of the nozzle extending into the distal part of the fuel core such that a distal portion of the fuel core extends around the proximal end of the nozzle , the second distal surface area forming a cylindrical chamber defining the central zone of the combustion zone; a first injection port positioned proximate to the sidewall and configured to deliver a first amount of the oxidizer into the housing in a direction that is approximately tangent to the sidewall; and a second injection port positioned proximate to the proximal end of the housing and configured to deliver a second amount of the oxidizer into a center of the housing. a housing having a proximal end , a distal end , and a sidewall extending between the proximal end and the distal end; a combustion zone comprising a space within the housing configured to receive an oxidizer , the combustion zone comprising an upper zone and a central zone ; a fuel core positioned within the housing and configured to react with the oxidizer to thereby create a thrust sufficient to propel at least the vortex hybrid motor, the fuel core defining at least a part of the combustion zone, the fuel core comprising a proximal part and a distal part , the proximal part comprising a proximal surface area, the distal part comprising a first distal surface area and a second distal surface area, the proximal surface area and the first distal surface area separated by the upper zone of the combustion zone , the second distal surface area of the distal part of the fuel core extending between the first distal surface area and a proximal end of a nozzle positioned at the distal end of the housing, the proximal end of the nozzle extending into the distal part of the fuel core such that a distal portion of the fuel core extends around the proximal end of the nozzle , the second distal surface area forming a cylindrical chamber defining the central zone of the combustion zone; a first injection port positioned proximate to the sidewall and configured to deliver a first amount of the oxidizer into the housing in a direction that is approximately tangent to the sidewall; and a second injection port positioned proximate to the proximal end of the housing and configured to deliver a second amount of the oxidizer into a center of the housing. <EOS>