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January 15, 2024
The Meco - Issue #7
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RL10C-X Engine by Aerojet Rocketdyne
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A new version of the 60-year-old RL10 engine, the RL10C-X, is expected to debut in 2025 on the Vulcan Centaur rocket.
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This engine uses additive manufacturing for its entire thrust chamber and features a carbon-silicon nozzle for improved efficiency.
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The RL10C-X engine is currently undergoing certification and is set to increase production from 16 to 18 engines per year to 40 per year.
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NASA's 3D-Printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE)
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NASA has successfully tested a novel, 3D-printed RDRE offering significant thrust and efficiency.
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This propulsion system is a crucial step forward in developing efficient engines for deep-space missions and is part of NASA's Moon to Mars vision.
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Typhoon Rocket Engine by The Exploration Company
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A reusable methane-powered staged combustion rocket engine, capable of producing about 200 tonnes of thrust, is being developed by The Exploration Company.
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This engine is part of a broader initiative to develop a modular, reusable spacecraft called Nyx, with applications ranging from cargo delivery to lunar orbit and surface missions.
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Dawn Aerospace's Mk-II Aurora Spaceplane Engine
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Dawn Aerospace has completed a full-duration bi-propellant test of the Mk-II Aurora spaceplane's rocket engine.
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This engine uses HTP and kerosene as propellants and is part of Dawn's ambition to develop a global fleet of spaceplanes with aircraft-like operations.
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These developments represent significant advancements in rocket propulsion, showcasing a trend towards more efficient, sustainable, and versatile rocket engines.
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The emphasis on additive manufacturing, hybrid propulsion systems, and reusable technology reflects the evolving priorities in space exploration and satellite deployment.
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These innovations will likely substantially impact future space missions, including lunar exploration, Mars missions, and commercial satellite launches.
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State of The Impending Sim - Part V
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Howdy Stranger Meco Rocket Simulator is a crucial tool for democratizing access to rocket engine design. It provides an interactive platform for enthusiasts and professionals to virtually design, build, and test rocket engines. This partially open-source simulator enhances learning and innovation in aerospace engineering by offering hands-on experience with realistic simulations of historic space missions and engine designs. It plays …
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