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Friday, August 27, 2021
THE HAPPENING WORLD: Japan Tests Rotating Detonation Wave Engine in Space
First picture of a Rotating Detonation Engine operating in space.
— ToughSF (@ToughSf) August 26, 2021
It operated for 6 seconds, generating 500N of thrust. Pressure ratio up to 900, Isp 330s.https://t.co/Eb2v8ZXkmp
Details: https://t.co/N2ioLZ8sB0 pic.twitter.com/LyXP70zfXY
Here is a Scott Manley video explaining how rotating detonation engines work and why they can be more efficient than conventional combustion engines.
Posted at August 27, 2021 11:36