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Alternative Fuel Powers Rotating Detonating Rocket Engine

CleanJoule's SpaceSAF Tested on Venus Aerospace Engine

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Tom Patton
Jun 24, 2025
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In a test described as a first of its kind, a CleanJoule high-performance alternative rocket fuel, SpaceSAF, was successfully used to power a Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE) developed by Venus Aerospace. The companies say the test marks a major validation of the compatibility of next-generation fuel with cutting-edge propulsion systems.

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