2023-12-07T05:57:18.855511-08:00

European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA Wants to Develop a “Very High Thrust” Rocket Engine

European Spaceflight reports: The European Space Agency plans to develop a rocket engine capable of producing 250 tonnes of thrust that can be used aboard future rockets.

2023-12-07T05:57:18.855511-08:00

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