Stardust 1.0: Rocket to Run on Biofuel
On January 31, Stardust 1.0 was launched in Maine, US, and became the first commercial space launch powered by biofuel, which is non-toxic for the environment as opposed to traditionally used rocket fuels.
- It carried three payloads: a cubesat prototype built by high school students, a metal alloy designed to lessen vibrations, which is developed by Kellogg’s Research Labs and a cubesat from software company Rocket Insights.
Stardust 1.0
- Stardust 1.0 is a launch vehicle suited for student and budget payloads. The rocket is 20 feet tall and has a mass of roughly 250 kg. The rocket can carry a maximum ....
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