Fuels, oxidizers, and the chemistry that powers spaceflight.
From RP-1 kerosene to liquid methane to solid ammonium perchlorate — explore every propellant used in modern and historic rocketry. Compare performance, storability, toxicity, and engineering tradeoffs.
Every rocket propellant and oxidizer used in spaceflight — chemical formulas, performance data, safety profiles, and the engines that use them.
Explore every rocket propellant used in spaceflight — from kerosene-based RP-1 to cryogenic liquid hydrogen and toxic hypergolics. Space Launch Live catalogs chemical properties, performance characteristics, safety data, and the engines that burn each propellant.