A rocket testing alternative fuel technology has successfully launched from the Koonibba Test Range in South Australia. Its unusual source of power has drawn attention from scientists around the globe.
Koonibba is an Aboriginal community in South Australia, situated northwest of Ceduna on the west coast of the state's Eyre Peninsula.
He says it's powered by candle wax and liquid oxygen in a test for alternative options to rocket fuel. The energy stems from the reaction between the vaporised molecules of the burned candle with the oxygen.He's told Sky News these alternative fuels represent an interesting and exciting area of research.
Mr Schmierer says the rocket is expected to be even more environmentally efficient in upcoming launches. Southern Launch's Lloyd Damp says the launch of the hybrid rocket was the result of difficult and time-consuming efforts.
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