NASA 3D Prints Lighter and More Powerful Rotating Detonating Engine
by Brian Wang from NextBigFuture.com on (#6HEFQ)
NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, recorded ignition of a full-scale Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine combustor, which was fired for a record 251 seconds and achieved more than 5,800 pounds of thrust. NASA has stated their intention to create a 10,000 lbs thrust engine. Rotating detonation engine could be up to 25% more ...