Launch & Propulsion

Hydrolox

Hydrogen/Liquid Oxygen

Hydrogen/Liquid Oxygen (Hydrolox) — A high-performance propellant combination using liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen. Highest specific impulse of chemical propellants but requires large tanks due to hydrogen's low density.

Frequently asked about Hydrolox

What does Hydrolox mean in the space industry?
Hydrogen/Liquid Oxygen: A high-performance propellant combination using liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen. Highest specific impulse of chemical propellants but requires large tanks due to hydrogen's low density.
What does Hydrolox stand for?
Hydrolox stands for Hydrogen/Liquid Oxygen.
What category of space terminology does Hydrolox belong to?
Hydrolox is part of the Launch & Propulsion category in space industry terminology.