XCOR Aerospace has announced a series of successful test firings
of its new 7,500 pound thrust rocket engine. The tests were
conducted as part of a $3.3 million subcontract XCOR has with
Alliant Techsystems. The tests support NASA’s advanced
development program to obtain liquid methane rocket engine
technology for future space applications. Six short-duration test
fires have been completed.
Endeavour, Atlantis Being Prepped To Fly In Coming Months
Officials with NASA updated ANN last week on the status of the
equipment slated to fly the next two shuttle missions to the
International Space Station.
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