New technologies could solve rocket challenges 800 years in the making
Friday, January 25, 2019 - 08:40
in Physics & Chemistry
It may be hard to believe, but solid propellants have been used in rockets since at least the 13th century, beginning with the Chinese. Now, Purdue University researchers are exploring several patented techniques to address two significant challenges with modern solid propellants – controlling the burn rate and improving overall performance.