Yes, Rocket Lab is blowing up engines. No, it’s not a big deal, CEO says.

In response to a query from Ars about the engine test anomalies, Rocket Lab Chief Executive Officer Pete Beck downplayed concerns.

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Raptor vs BE 4 what sets these rocket engines apart

SpaceX’s Raptor engine and Blue Origin’s BE-4 engine are two key innovations in rocket propulsion, each with its unique design and performance characteristics. While the Raptor engine leverages ...
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Gizmodo Science Fair: A Rocket Engine That Turns Controlled Explosions Into Thrust

Using supersonic shockwaves for combustion, the groundbreaking design could allow aircraft to travel up to six times the speed of sound. Reading time: Reading time 4 minutes Venus Aerospace is a ...
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Firefly Aerospace stock tanks 20% after test rocket explosion

Firefly Aerospace's Alpha Flight 7 rocket exploded during a ground test at its Texas facility on Monday. The company said it followed safety protocols and all personnel were safe. Firefly debuted on ...
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Why NASA Built A Rocket Engine That Had To Explode To Succeed

Deep in a remote desert test site, NASA engineers built an engine meant to fail — violently. The detonation wasn’t an accident; it was the only way to test the limits of the materials that would one ...