AFRL Awards Rocket Engine Nozzle Extension Development Contract to Firefly
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AFRL Awards Rocket Engine Nozzle Extension Development Contract to Firefly
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Edwards Air Force Base in California has awarded a contract to Firefly Aerospace to develop a ceramic matrix composite (CMC) nozzle extension for applications in liquid rocket engines. This advanced, lightweight material improves rocket performance by increasing launch vehicle payload capability while lowering production costs compared to industry standard metal-based nozzle extensions.“Firefly’s exper…
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