NASA Just Fired up Its Quiet Supersonic Jet—and It Looks Like Pure Speed
NASA just wrapped engine performance tests on its X-59 research aircraft, which the space agency hopes will prove a means of mitigating supersonic aircraft’s odious sonic booms. NASA and Lockheed ...
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Can You Put Jet Fuel In A Diesel Engine? (And What Happens If You Do?)
Technically, jet fuel can be used to power a diesel engine -- and it was when an expedition ... In other words, don't expect your truck to suddenly be a rocket-like speed demon.
PM Modi offers Pinaka rocket systems to France
India has offered its Pinaka rocket system to France amid finalizing the purchase of 26 Rafale-Marine jets and collaboration ...
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NASA's new supersonic X-59 jet hits the afterburner (photos)
"Running the engine ... the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more! — NASA unveils its revolutionary X-59 Quesst 'quiet' supersonic jet (photos, video ...
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Virgin Orbit will soon use its modified Boeing 747 to launch satellites into orbit using a rocket strapped to the wing — here's how it works
Taking place two years after debuting its full rocket ... Jet used by Virgin Orbit comes from another Branson company, Virgin Atlantic Airways. Source: Planespotters.net Four General Electric CF6 ...
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Hybrid air-breathing jet engines for space travel
It is a hybrid between a conventional jet engine, and a rocket system powered by liquid oxygen. The system will be reusable, much like an aeroplane, with no need to jettison expensive fuel tanks ...
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Mars in 30 days? Russia unveils prototype of plasma rocket engine
A laboratory prototype of a plasma electric rocket engine based on a magnetic plasma accelerator has been produced by Rosatom ...