This numerical simulation gives a glimpse of flow inside an unsteady rocket nozzle. The nozzle is over-expanded, meaning that the exhaust’s pressure is lower than that of the ambient atmosphere. Keep reading
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Rocket Engine Test
[original media no longer available] In this static test of XCOR Aerospace’s Lynx rocket engine, Mach diamonds (shown at the top of the frame) are visible in the rocket exhaust. Keep reading
Godspeed, Discovery!
The space shuttle, despite three decades of service, remains a triumph of engineering. Although it is nominally a space vehicle, fluid dynamics are vital throughout its operation. From the combustion Keep reading