Air Force & NASA Fire Off Green Rocket 157
coondoggie writes "NASA and the Air Force said today they had successfully launched a 9-ft. rocket 1,300 feet into the sky, powered by aluminum powder and water ice. This combination of fuel elements, referred to as ALICE, has the potential to replace some liquid or solid propellants. The technology is being developed at Purdue University and Pennsylvania State University. Aside from its environmental benefiits, ALICE has the advantage that it could be manufactured in far-away places, such as the moon or Mars, instead of being transported to distant horizons at great cost, researchers said."
To the Moon (Score:5, Funny)
I suspect that the rocket's first stage will have a Radium - Aluminum - Phosphorus based fuel (RAALPh) and will propel the ALICE stage to the moon. Straight to the moon. One of these days.
Re:Hm... (Score:3, Funny)
It would be easier if water could be found on the moon.
Re:To the Moon (Score:3, Funny)
I suspect that the rocket's first stage will have a Radium - Aluminum - Phosphorus based fuel (RAALPh) and will propel the ALICE stage to the moon. Straight to the moon. One of these days.
Oh. Mod points gone. Oh my ribs...
Re:Ethical question (Score:5, Funny)
aluminium
Oh dear lord, not this again.
Re:Ethical question (Score:5, Funny)
Re:To the Moon (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Aluminum powder is green? (Score:4, Funny)
When has green not meant better?
When describing your great aunt's complexion after eating the funny tasting crab salad.