The rocket's ability to endure the heat and friction of its Mach 5.5 hypersonic ascent was made possible the club's new thermal protection design — which included a new paint job and titanium ...

However, the mining process does have an added advantage—breaking apart ilmenite to release the titanium also releases oxygen, which is necessary for everything from rocket fuel to breathable air.

ASX explorer Equinox Resources has given its Mata da Corda project in Brazil's closely watched Minas Gerais State a major shot in the arm, rolling out what it describes as "exceptional" titanium ...