Stardust 1.0 is the first-ever rocket that runs on biofuel
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Stardust 1.0 is the first-ever rocket that runs on biofuel
On 31 January, a US rocket startup (company) called bluShift Aerospace successfully launched the world’s first rocket which uses biofuel.
What is biofuel?
Biofuel is a type of fuel that is made from plant or algae material or animal waste.
Generally, rockets use fuel made of liquid hydrogen.
The first-ever rocket that runs on biofuel
The rocket prototype (first version) is called Stardust 1.0. It stands 6 metres tall and can carry about 8 kg of cargo. The biofuel it uses is non-toxic, carbon-neutral and is cheaply made from materials found in farms across the US.
At its test launch, the rocket reached a height of 1219 metres and then, fell back to Earth with the help of a parachute.
bluShift Aerospace
The aim of bluShift Aerospace is to launch tiny satellites for customers who want to launch smaller satellites at a cheaper rate and more flexible timings. The company says that they want to be like the “Uber” of launching satellites into space.
See the launch of the first-ever rocket that runs on biofuel below. Video credit: Knack Factory/Youtube
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