Hello, Newton: Virgin Galactic unveils its 'other' rocket engine
Thursday, January 23, 2014 - 11:00
in Astronomy & Space
MOJAVE, Calif. — Even as Virgin Galactic is testing the hybrid rocket motor that powers its SpaceShipTwo suborbital space plane, it's developing a different rocket engine for orbital flights. Now the company is taking the wraps off that kerosene-fueled powerhouse, known as the Newton.