Successful Test Completed for NASA
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.