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NASA Announces Enviromentally Friendly Jet Fuel

Posted by chrisd on from the floor-wax-and-a-jet-fuel dept.

drama writes "From the Press Release: 'Two years of collaboration between Stanford University, Palo Alto, Calif., and NASA's Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif., have led to the development of a non-toxic, easily handled fuel made from a substance similar to what is used in common candles. The by-products of combustion of the new fuel are carbon dioxide and water; unlike conventional rocket fuel that produces aluminum oxide and acidic gasses, such as hydrogen chloride.' Or for pictures and more info, visit the site."

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  1. Agree: Jet Fuel is NOT Rocket Fuel by Erioll · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Jet fuel is what is put in most(all?) airliners. Rocket fuel is what you use to get into space, and maybe other "fun" applications.

    Change the title.

    Erioll