Monash Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Violent rocket particles could reshape future spacecraft design

Violent rocket particles could reshape future spacecraft design Stephanie Baum Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor When rockets fire into space, the insides of their engines become an extreme environment where temperatures soar and tiny particles are thrown around at hypersonic speeds. These particles behave in ways that break long-held assumptions, according to new research that could help improve the durability, safety and performance of future space and defense technologies. The...