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Ring of Fire' Rocket Engines Put a New Spin on Spaceflight
Liquid-fuel engines have been the preferred choice for rockets, but a new technology called rotating detonation engines (RDE) is emerging.
RDEs detonate fuel instead of burning it, leading to higher energy release, increased thrust, and potential for powering vehicles farther and faster. [ more ]