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liquid hydrogen

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liquid hydrogen [′lik·wəd ′hī·drə·jən]
(cryogenics)
Hydrogen that exists as a liquid at atmospheric pressure, at -252.7°C (20.46 K); used for high-impulse rocket fuels.
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9 million litres) of liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen into Discovery's fuel tank on Friday afternoon for a third launch attempt.
Space shuttle Discovery blasts off by Independent Television News Limited (ITN)
Engineers, he said, commanded the liquid hydrogen fill-and-drain valve in Discovery's main propulsion system to open and close five times, "and it worked.
Discovery valve working, countdown to resume by AFP / AFP Global Edition
Engineers, he said, commanded the liquid hydrogen fill-and-drain valve in Discovery's main propulsion system to open and close five times, "and it worked.
Discovery valve working, countdown to resume by AFP / AFP American Edition
 
 
 
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