Ignition confirmed at altitude: The flight-ready Frenzy™ engine is pictured successfully firing during vacuum chamber testing in Ohio. Flight tests are slated for early 2026. [PHOTO CREDIT: Beehive ...

Alliant Techsystems recently demonstrated a critical capability of its liquid oxygen (LOX)/Methane rocket engine by igniting it in a vacuum chamber. The successful ignition test was designed to ...

No smoke machine? No problem. Learn how to check for engine vacuum leaks using visual cues, soapy water, and DIY tricks to ...