RP-1

English
RP-1 in a flask.

Noun

RP-1 (uncountable)

  1. (astronautics) Initialism of rocket propellant 1. (a highly refined kerosene; usually used in combination with LOX)

Coordinate terms
  • LOx / LOX / LO (liquid oxygen)
  • LH / LH2 (liquid hydrogen)
  • LM (liquid methane)
  • LNG (liquified natural gas)
  • JP-1 (jet propellant 1)
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