liquid rocket fuel

Liquid rocket fuel consists of two main components: a fuel and an oxidizer. The fuel is a substance that burns, while the oxidizer provides the oxygen needed for combustion, as space has no atmosphere. When these two components are combined and ignited in a rocket engine, they produce a large amount of hot gas that expands rapidly, creating thrust to propel the rocket upward. Common types of liquid fuels include liquid hydrogen and kerosene, often paired with liquid oxygen as the oxidizer. This combination enables rockets to efficiently reach high speeds and altitudes in space exploration.