DLA Energy provided the Orion capsule with 438 pounds of hydrazine, 6,245 pounds of Monomethyl Hydrazine, and 10,670 pounds of Nitrogen Tetroxide Mon-3 grade propellants for its voyage.
Hydrazine powers the 12 reaction control thrusters on NASA’s Orion spacecraft. These thrusters are critical during re-entry to Earth as they help maintain proper orientation of the Orion crew module. Hydrazine is a hypergolic propellant which means it spontaneously ignites upon contact with an oxidizer, providing immediate thrust which is vital for the quick responses required in space missions.
