14Sep 2024
Helium and Its Role in Rockets
Why in the news? Helium issues caused delays in SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission and affected NASA’s Starliner and other missions. The gas’s crucial role in rocket fuel systems and its leakage problems highlight industry challenges. Why Helium is Used in Rockets: Helium is inert (non-reactive) and lightweight, with an atomic number of 2, making …
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