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Level up ⬆️ NASA has achieved a new benchmark in developing an innovative propulsion system! Engineers at #NASAMarshall successfully tested a 3D-printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine for 251 seconds, producing over 5,800 pounds of thrust. MORE >>

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Compass | Prime2 years ago

@NASA Great video on rotating detonation engines.

Jesse Parker2 years ago

@NASA What is the specific impulse?

Eager_Space2 years ago

@NASA Can you share thrust, Isp, and engine mass?

💫Shamara💫2 years ago

@NASA

Tom Bickmore 🚀2 years ago

@NASA I'm very curious if you have any number you can share about ISP. :)

𝕍incent Maurer2 years ago

@NASA @Erdayastronaut I can see an aerospike here, where you are, I hope you have a fresh pair of underwear with you 😂

Justin Fiedler2 years ago

@NASA About time we started being innovative again!

Remington2 years ago

@NASA My God that is so freaking cool. I would love to see y’all build a test rocket using rotating detonation engines.

Luke Skywalker2 years ago

@NASA So is this the rocket that will be used hopefully for correcting alignment in space looks pretty cool hopefully quick and easy to make as it’s 3-D printed👍🏻

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