NASA seeks to assess risks of methalox rockets amid growing launch industry

Mar 20, 2026, 2:18 PM20

(Update: Mar 20, 2026, 6:18 PM)

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NASA seeks to assess risks of methalox rockets amid growing launch industry

NASA and U.S. Space Force are conducting explosive tests to analyze the safety risks of methalox rockets.
The rise of companies using methane fuel in their rockets has prompted a reevaluation of existing safety protocols.
Data from the tests will inform public safety measures and safety zones required around launch sites.

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