XCOR Aerospace announced today that it has successfully demonstrated a rocket engine for satellite propulsion using non-toxic propellants. The 50 lb thrust rocket motor is a full-scale prototype that incorporates flight type regenerative cooling.
According to CEO Jeff Greason, “the successful tests are a major step forward in eliminating toxic propellants used in satellite thrusters.”
The prototype, designed from “clean paper” to full duration hot fire in five months, was developed under a U.S. government contract.
Because of safely concerns for ground personnel, as well as environmental hazards, both private and government concerns are seeking satellite thrusters that use non-toxic propellants to replace hydrazine and other toxic substances.
The successful tests are another example of XCOR Aerospace’s continued development of safe, reliable, and reusable rockets that have a wide variety of aerospace and industrial applications.
XCOR Aerospace is a California corporation located in Mojave, California. The company is in the business of developing and producing safe, reliable and reusable rocket engines.
