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Sep 11, 2016

US Air Force advances rocket technology

Posted by in categories: energy, military, satellites

The United States is one step closer to eliminating its reliance on Russian technology to launch its military satellites.

The Hydrocarbon Boost Technology Demonstrator, a U.S. Air Force technology effort focused on development of Oxygen Rich Staged Combustion rocket engine technology, has recently completed its first full-scale component test at 100-percent power.

The development of Oxygen Rich Staged Combustion technology has been deemed a critical technology for the nation to help eliminate the United States’ reliance on foreign rocket propulsion technology.

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  1. Vipin Singh says:

    We have an article which describes five disruptive technology of the rocket propulsion system. We did intense research and took out the best technology. It is worth reading. You will find this really interesting.