Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Twin Linear Aerospike XRS-2200 Engine

RS-2200 linear aerospike engine for the X-33 program being tested

No special reason for nomination, image is simply really nice! Shows a test firing of an aerospike rocket engine, which was in development at NASA for the Venture Star spaceship. Used in Spacecraft propulsion, Aerospike engine, X-33. Created by NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. --Bricktop 10:37, 10 Apr 2005 (UTC)

Nominate and support. - Bricktop 10:37, 10 Apr 2005 (UTC)
Support. I might try cleaning up some of the graininess later. --brian0918  15:47, 10 Apr 2005 (UTC)
Support Major WOW-factor going for it. Minimal graininess should be expected at this resolution and I don't feel it a problem. Circeus 16:59, Apr 10, 2005 (UTC)
Support -Stunning and beautiful. I still can't intuitively perceive its method of thrust production. Just looks like it shouldn't work!! :)--Deglr6328 18:41, 10 Apr 2005 (UTC)
Support Great photo. Echo User:Deglr6328's sentiments --Fir0002 06:26, 11 Apr 2005 (UTC)
Support; no need for cleanup. —Korath (Talk) 15:56, Apr 11, 2005 (UTC)
Support Powerful shot. -- Solipsist 17:52, 17 Apr 2005 (UTC)

Promoted Image:Twin Linear Aerospike XRS-2200 Engine.jpg +7 / -0 -- Solipsist 07:01, 26 Apr 2005 (UTC)