NASA selects “green” propellant technology demonstration mission

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After putting out a call for technology demonstration proposals for non-toxic “green” propellant alternatives to highly-toxic hydrazine earlier this year, NASA has selected a mission proposed by a team led by Boulder, Colorado-based Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation. The mission, which is intended to bridge the gap between technology development and use of green propellant, is expected to be developed and flown in around three years, with NASA providing US$45 million and additional funds provided by the mission co-investigators. .. Continue Reading NASA selects “green” propellant technology demonstration mission

Section: Aero Gizmo

Tags: Environmentally-friendly, Fuel, NASA, Propellant

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