NASA and the U.S. Space Force are conducting explosive tests on methane-oxygen rocket propellants to better understand blast hazards as methalox engines become more prevalent in spaceflight. The tests, scheduled through June at multiple facilities, will help determine appropriate safety exclusion zones around launch pads as companies like SpaceX increase launch frequency.
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NASA and the U.S. Space Force are conducting explosive tests on methane-oxygen rocket propellants to better understand blast hazards as methalox engines become more prevalent in spaceflight. The tests, scheduled through June at multiple facilities, will help determine appropriate safety exclusion zones around launch pads as companies like SpaceX increase launch frequency.