The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has awarded Firefly Aerospace a contract to develop a ceramic matrix composite ...

This advanced, lightweight material improves rocket performance by increasing launch vehicle payload capability while lowering production costs compared to industry standard metal-based nozzle ...

Built with lightweight composite material, nozzle extensions will lower costs, improve performance, and accelerate rocket engine production CEDAR PARK, Texas, April 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE ...

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Built with lightweight composite material, nozzle extensions will lower costs, improve performance, and accelerate rocket engine production CEDAR PARK, Texas ...

LEAP 71 has announced that it is working to scale its computational engineering methodology to develop meganewton-class ...

This advanced, lightweight material improves rocket performance by increasing launch vehicle payload capability while lowering production costs compared to industry standard metal-based nozzle ...

The breakthrough allows parts fabricators to massively increase the speed of carbon-carbon parts production for hypersonics glide bodies and other critical components such as rocket nozzle extensions.

The company did not disclose how much the contract was for, but said it plans to use the technology on several of its rockets.

“I’ve got a few more good years left,” Pettit said. “I could see getting another flight or two in before I’m ready to hang up my rocket nozzles.” ...