After setting foot on the Moon, the next destination for humankind is Mars, which presents a whole new set of challenges in speedy, long-distance space travel.
  • 4am@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    It’s also how that fuel is burning - detonation vs deflagration.

    Put simply, it’s actually exploding rather than just burning, and by controlling how/when more fuel is injected around the ring, you get a controlled explosion that continuously circles around.

    They’re taking about a 30-60% increase in efficiency, which is nuts.