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HYPERGOLIC ROCKET PROPELLENTS

Hypergolic propellants are used in space shuttles and rockets. The main advantage of hypergolic propellant is the absence of the need of an ignition system. In hypergolic rockets the ignition is achieved by mixing fuel and oxidizer. Upon contact with each other the mixture starts burning. This is a great advantage for spacecraft which needs … Continue reading »

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