SMRTR TechMar 22, 2026Ars Technica

NASA wants to know how the launch industry's chic new rocket fuel explodes

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NASA and Space Force are studying methane rocket explosion risks as SpaceX and Blue Origin use this fuel more frequently. Officials need to understand methane's different explosion patterns to set proper safety zones for closely-spaced launch pads.

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