"Scottish Scientists Showcase Self-Consuming Rocket Engine"
Engineers at the AIAA SciTech Forum showcased the Ouroborous-3, a self-eating rocket engine prototype that generated 100 newtons of thrust in Scotland. The concept involves the rocket consuming its own fuselage, allowing for the use of more energetic liquid propellants and potential for smaller launch vehicles. The team aims to conduct a suborbital test flight by 2027 and has received funding from the UK Space Agency and UKRI for further development.