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No, rocket fuel is liquid Hydrogen and liquid Oxygen, both of which are abundant and just require energy to extract from water and/or the atmosphere.

The fuel that provides the energy might be limited however ;)

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What are the three types of rocket fuels?

The three types of rocket fuels are liquid rocket fuel, solid rocket fuel, and hybrid rocket fuel. Liquid rocket fuel consists of liquid components that are combined and ignited to produce thrust. Solid rocket fuel is a mixture of solid components that burns to produce thrust. Hybrid rocket fuel combines elements of both liquid and solid rocket fuels.


How was rocket fuel developed?

Rocket fuel has been developed through a combination of scientific research, engineering advancements, and trial and error. Early rocket fuels were based on liquid oxygen and hydrogen, while modern rocket fuels incorporate a variety of propellants such as liquid hydrogen, RP-1 (a type of refined kerosene), and solid fuels like ammonium perchlorate composite propellant (APCP). The goal in developing rocket fuel is to create a propellant with high energy density and efficiency to generate the thrust needed for space travel.


What fuel used in satellite?

Satellites typically use liquid rocket fuels such as liquid hydrogen or a combination of liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen for propulsion. These fuels are chosen for their high energy content and efficiency in the vacuum of space. Solid rocket fuels can also be used in some satellite systems for specific purposes.


What kind of fuel does rockets use?

almost anything that burns:gasolinekerosenehydrazinerubberasphaltaluminum powderetc.But remember the rocket must also carry its own oxidizer.


What are the disadvantges of rocket?

Some disadvantages of rockets include high cost of development and production, limited payload capacity, reliance on fossil fuels which can be environmentally harmful, and the potential hazards of handling and storing rocket fuels. Additionally, rockets are not reusable for the most part, leading to high costs for each launch.

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Is rocket fuel solid or liquid?

There are solid rocket fuels, and there are liquid rocket fuels.


What are the three types of rocket fuels?

The three types of rocket fuels are liquid rocket fuel, solid rocket fuel, and hybrid rocket fuel. Liquid rocket fuel consists of liquid components that are combined and ignited to produce thrust. Solid rocket fuel is a mixture of solid components that burns to produce thrust. Hybrid rocket fuel combines elements of both liquid and solid rocket fuels.


What is the energy source for a rocket?

Rocket fuels are used. It contains chemical energy


What is the fuel inside a rocket?

The fuel inside a rocket can vary depending on the type of rocket. Common rocket fuels include liquid hydrogen, liquid oxygen, kerosene, and solid propellants like ammonium perchlorate. These fuels are used to generate the energy needed to propel the rocket into space.


What is name of rocket fuel?

The name of a common rocket fuel is liquid hydrogen, which is often used in combination with liquid oxygen. There are also other types of rocket fuels including solid fuels and hybrid fuels, but liquid hydrogen is one of the most commonly used.


Can rocket fuel be used for gas turbine engines?

There are various types/combinations of rocket fuels. The most popular one is Hydrogen which was used by the Space Shuttle. But there are some hydrocarbon fuels as well that are used in rocket engines (for example RP-1 used by the Soyuz rocket). By asking specifically about rocket fuel I assume that you make the distinction between fuel and oxidizer (because a rocket engine generally uses both fuel and oxidizer in contrast with gas turbine engines who takes its oxidizer from atmospheric air). All in all, the answer is not as straight forward as you might expect: certain rocket fuels (see RP-1 like fuels) are very similar to jet fuel so they can be used as fuels in gas turbine engines. Other fuels like hydrogen or hydrazine can't be used in current gas turbine engines. But it is not impossible to have in the future gas turbine engines that uses hydrogen or some other fuels used in rocket engines.


Why was the first liquid rocket invented?

replace solid fuels- easily combustible!


How was rocket fuel developed?

Rocket fuel has been developed through a combination of scientific research, engineering advancements, and trial and error. Early rocket fuels were based on liquid oxygen and hydrogen, while modern rocket fuels incorporate a variety of propellants such as liquid hydrogen, RP-1 (a type of refined kerosene), and solid fuels like ammonium perchlorate composite propellant (APCP). The goal in developing rocket fuel is to create a propellant with high energy density and efficiency to generate the thrust needed for space travel.


How do you run faster than a rocket?

running


Best rocket fuels for space shuttles?

liquid hydrgen and other things..... daaaaa!!!!!!!


Why is the price rising for fossil fuels?

Because they are running out.


Should you worry about fossil fuels running out and why?

yes. there is only so many fossil fuels in the earth