Launch & Propulsion
Hypergolic
Hypergolic Propellant
Hypergolic Propellant (Hypergolic) — Propellants that ignite spontaneously on contact, requiring no ignition system. Used in spacecraft attitude control and lunar landers. Examples include hydrazine with nitrogen tetroxide.
Frequently asked about Hypergolic
- What does Hypergolic mean in the space industry?
- Hypergolic Propellant: Propellants that ignite spontaneously on contact, requiring no ignition system. Used in spacecraft attitude control and lunar landers. Examples include hydrazine with nitrogen tetroxide.
- What does Hypergolic stand for?
- Hypergolic stands for Hypergolic Propellant.
- What category of space terminology does Hypergolic belong to?
- Hypergolic is part of the Launch & Propulsion category in space industry terminology.