Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Terran 1 Burns Methalox

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 6, 2023 is “Terran 1 Burns Methalox,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Relativity / John Kraus. The original explanation runs about 138 words.

Terran 1 Burns Methalox
Credit: Image Credit: Relativity / John Kraus Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Relativity’s Terran 1 Rocket is mostly 3D-printed. It burns a cryogenic rocket fuel composed of liquid methane and liquid oxygen (methalox).”

— APOD editors, April 6, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 6, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Relativity / John Kraus
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 138 words

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Source

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