Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Feature: NASA Demonstrates Liquid Methane Powered Rocket Engine (Video)

Rocket engines aren't exactly synonymous with liquid methane, but NASA's latest project shows just what this natural gas is capable of -- produces 7,500-pound thrust in this case. Best of all, "you don't have to put on a HAZMAT suit to handle it like fuels used on many space vehicles." Video after the jump. Click here for first picture in gallery.

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[Source: Tech Blog]