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Skyrora Conducts Vacuum Chamber Engine Tests to Replicate Space-like Conditions
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Scotland-based company successfully conducts a series of 100 static engine firing tests including a vacuum chamber engine test

EDINBURGH (Skyrora PR)  – UK rocket company, Skyrora, has conducted a series of static test fires of its 3rd stage LEO engine, including a vacuum chamber test, designed to replicate space-like conditions to further advance its launch ambitions.

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  • November 23, 2020
Skyrora Tested Innovative Environmentally Friendly Fuel Ecosene

EDINBURGH (Skyrora PR) — Skyrora has tested an innovative high-grade fuel made from waste plastics designed to minimize the environmental impact of rocket launches. The fuel called “Ecosene” provides a greener alternative to kerosene. Ecosene produces up to 45% less greenhouse emissions than normal kerosene. The fuel goes through a two step process which transforms the previously landfill waste in to useable fuel to help place earth observation satellites in […]

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  • February 8, 2020