XCOR has just completed tests on a Methane fired pulse engine. This is incredible considering the possibilities and abundance of fuel. Methane can be a bio-fuel as well and if this pans out it has all sorts of space applications. This is truly a phenomenal break thru. But how does all this really work you ask?

Well the XCOR methane engine (3M9 LOX) fires in short rapid fire burst. They use self-pressurizing propellants. Methane is available on many planets and is easily stored for long periods of time, which makes it an ideal fuel for space travel, space tourism and kicking off the commercialization of space. Additionally it has private aviation applications as well.

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