... during this process. As such, combustion takes place under almost constant volume, which in turn leads to greater fuel efficiency. In addition to adding heat at a constant volume, a detonation wave also rapidly compresses the mixture meaning that...
... hypersonic cruise missile using conventional liquid hydrocarbon fuel Another example is the development of an advanced...-breathing rocket engine that cools incoming air with hydrogen fuel run through a heat exchanger. The engine, called Sabre...
... encouraged. It has significant operational safety benefits, airspace capacity benefits, and allows airlines to choose the most fuel-efficient routes, using FANS CPDLC communications. Assuming the systematic use of FANS by all capable aircraft would...
...the life of satellites approaching retirement due to lack of fuel. On-orbit servicing may one day change the economics of ... the market for refuelling older satellites, which with additional fuel could continue to operate and generate revenue. Even for...
...-of-mission. Due to this uncertainty, the operator faces the challenge of decommissioning a satellite that may have remaining fuel, which could have been used to extend its operational life and subsequent revenues. D-Orbit’s Decommissioning Device...
.... The Planetary Resources website states, ‘In orbit, spacecraft propellant is a multi-billion dollar industry with each pound of fuel worth more than an equivalent pound of gold on Earth. Certain asteroids are loaded with hydrogen and oxygen...