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Astrobotic puts rotating-detonation rocket engine through extended tests
Astrobotic says its Chakram rotating-detonation engine completed a successful NASA-backed test series, including a 300-second burn that the company says is the longest for the engine class.
Key Takeaways
- Astrobotic tested two Chakram engine prototypes for a combined 470 seconds.
- The company says a 300-second burn was the longest yet for an RDRE.
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