It is stored in two separate tanks. In the shuttle, the external tank(s) hold the two fuels as well as smaller tanks inside the shuttles wings.
liquid fuel
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.
There are solid rocket fuels, and there are liquid rocket fuels.
liquid Hydrogen + liquid Oxygen
A liquid-fuel rocket or a liquid rocket is a rocket with an engine that uses propellants in liquid form.
Rocket fuel is typically stored in fuel tanks within the rocket's structure. The tanks are often made of lightweight materials such as aluminum or composite materials to minimize weight. The fuel may be stored separately from the oxidizer in different tanks, or they may be stored together as a single fuel mixture.
liquid Hydrogen + liquid Oxygen
Rocket fuel is typically made by combining liquid oxygen (LOX) with a fuel source such as liquid hydrogen, kerosene, or a combination of various chemicals. These components are mixed in specific ratios to optimize performance and efficiency. The fuel is then stored in tanks on the rocket until it is ignited during the launch process.
It uses fuel which is in the liquid state.
Rocket fuel is either liquid or solid. Other kinds are being developed.
The SRBs (Solid Rocket Boosters) use solid fuel. The 3 main engines and the OMS (Orbital Maneuvering System) use liquid fuel stored in the External Tank.
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.