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hypergolic propellant

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ID 575989 Last modified 08.12.2025
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Domain spacecraft & rockets
  • kahe vedela komponendi kokkupuutel süttiv raketikütus, mille kasutamise korral ei vajata rakettmootoris süüteseadet
  • a rocket fuel that spontaneously ignites when brought into contact with an oxidizing agent
isesüttiv kütus
Usage examples
  • Isesüttivat kütust kasutatakse Venemaa kandurrakettidel Proton, mille startimisel 1999. a juhtunud avariid Baikonuri kosmodroomi lähedal tekitasid seal ulatuslikku kahju.
hüpergoolkütus
hypergolic propellant
Usage examples
  • Monomethyl hydrazine/dinitrogen tetroxide is a hypergolic propellant combination that offers high performance and has a long history of successful use in various launch vehicles. However, both materials need careful handling.
hypergol
Usage examples
  • Hypergols are chemicals that ignite when combined, and are often used in spacecraft propulsion and power systems.

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