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redpoint5 · 11-23-2022, 12:45 PM

Yeah, an ablative engine does not lend itself towards low operating costs and reusability.

Now that has me curious if rockets use the LOX for cooling, or only the fuel?

11-23-2022, 12:45 PM	#629 (permalink)
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