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Specific impulse, etc.
One of the best rocket propellants there is is hydrolox – a combination of liquid hydrogen, the fuel, and liquid oxygen, the oxidiser. This might seem a bit unexpected because most (if not all) other fuels performing the same function … Continue reading
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Tagged CE20 engine, CE7.5 engine, cryogenic engine, hydrogen, hydrolox, reaction mass, RS-25 engine, specific impulse
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GSLV D6 is a confidence booster
The GSLV Developmental-flight 6 launch by the Indian Space Research Organisation on August 27 was three things: the launch of the GSAT 6 satellite for the Indian military, the fifth successful launch of a GSLV rocket, and the second successful test-flight … Continue reading
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Tagged cryogenic engine, GSAT 6, GSLV D6, Nike-Apache engine, Vulcain engine
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A “Dear ISRO” moment
Even if ISRO has launched a spacecraft to Mars, the payload limit still stands in the way of taking full advantage of scientific interest on the ground. But apparently now isn’t the time to think about that… Continue reading
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Tagged cryogenic engine, Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, Indian Space Research Organisation, Mangalyaan, Mars Orbiter Mission, Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, scientific research
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