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Venus Aerospace Opens New Propulsion Test Stand at Houston Spaceport

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Venus Aerospace Opens New Propulsion Test Stand at Houston Spaceport

Houston – September 16, 2026 -- Venus Aerospace has officially opened a new propulsion test stand at the Houston Spaceport, expanding its capacity to test rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) technology at higher thrust levels and for longer durations.

Texas Space Commission funding backs new test infrastructure

The facility was funded through the Texas Space Commission's Space Exploration and Aeronautics Research Fund, a state program supporting aerospace and space economy growth. Venus Aerospace completed the stand on time and on budget.