Skunk Works eyes 'densified' propellant for X-33
Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works is contemplating adding performance to its X-33 reusable launch vehicle prototype by "densifying" the propellant to stuff 12,000 to 13,000 pounds more into the fuselage, according to Jerry Rising, vice president and program director, X-33/RLV. Skunk Works engineers have...
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