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XCOR Demonstrates Non-Toxic Fuel For Satellites
Mojave - August 6, 2001 XCOR Aerospace announced today that it has successfully demonstrated a rocket engine for satellite propulsion using non-toxic propellants. The 50 lb thrust rocket motor is a full-scale prototype that incorporates flight type regenerative cooling. According to CEO Jeff Greason, "the successful tests are a major step forward in eliminating toxic propellants used in satellite thrusters." The prototype, designed from "clean paper" to full duration hot fire in five months, was developed under a U.S. government contract. Because of safely concerns for ground personnel, as well as environmental hazards, both private and government concerns are seeking satellite thrusters that use non-toxic propellants to replace hydrazine and other toxic substances. The successful tests are another example of XCOR Aerospace's continued development of safe, reliable, and reusable rockets that have a wide variety of aerospace and industrial applications. XCOR Aerospace is a California corporation located in Mojave, California. The company is in the business of developing and producing safe, reliable and reusable rocket engines. Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links SpaceDaily Search SpaceDaily Subscribe To SpaceDaily Express The latest information about the Commercial Satellite Industry
Globalstar Buys Central American Satellite Gateway Operator
Milpitas CA (SPX) Jan 11, 2006Globalstar recently announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the stock of Globalstar Americas Telecommunications, Globalstar Americas Holdings, and Astral Technologies Investments. |
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