Rocket Propellant (RP)

Rocket Propellant (RP) is the fuel used to power rockets. It provides the energy needed to generate thrust, allowing the rocket to lift off, change direction, or reach space. Propellants are usually stored as liquids or solids; liquid propellants include combinations like liquid hydrogen and oxygen, while solid propellants are pressed into a single block. When burned, they produce gases that expand rapidly, creating the force that propels the rocket forward. The choice of propellant affects the rocket’s performance, efficiency, and mission design.