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To: Vince Ferrer

Interesting post. Private sector rocket and space travel efforts means new ideas and new ways to do the job. I like the use of LNG as fuel. It is a lot cheaper than liquid hydrogen or those toxic chemicals used in older rockets. The Titan fuel was very complex and caustic.


3 posted on 01/22/2017 8:57:37 AM PST by RicocheT (Don't argue with an idiot; people watching may not be able to tell the difference.)
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To: RicocheT

SpaceX is using kerosene, the same as the Saturn V. The Falcon Heavy produces more thrust and at least the same total impulse, yet is a good bit smaller due to higher energy density.


4 posted on 01/22/2017 9:32:20 AM PST by PreciousLiberty (Make America Greater Than Ever!)
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