Whether the German V-2 rocket, NASA’s legendary Saturn V, or SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy, all rocket engines share a common attribute: their exhaust nozzles are shaped like bells.

SpaceX has offered holiday greetings via a spot of synchronized rocket-engine nozzle steering. The quirky 65-second video — which includes the message: “Wishing you a warm holiday season and a ...

Those behind the aerospike rocket engine certainly believe so. This relatively innovative concept promises to capitalize on the shortcomings of the early bell-shaped nozzle rockets, which were ...

The conventional rocket engine uses a bell-shaped nozzle at the bottom of the apparatus. This allows the rocket to ignite and funnel the force of its burning fuel downward in a linear direction.

Subsequent tests, including a 200-second hot test on April 2, 2024, further validated the nozzle's capabilities, with temperatures reaching 1216K, matching predictions," Isro added.

SpaceX has offered holiday greetings via a spot of synchronized rocket-engine nozzle steering. The quirky 65-second video — which includes the message: “Wishing you a warm holiday season and a ...