Rocket Physics, Extra Credit: Rocket Fuels

In our previous article, we covered the basics of rocket engines, but we only scratched the surface when it came to fuel-oxidizer combinations. While hydrogen-oxygen and kerosene-oxygen dominate the world of launch vehicles, numerous other propellant combinations are in common use with equally numerous applications. Here, we will explore some popular propellant combinations. For background … Continue reading Rocket Physics, Extra Credit: Rocket Fuels