The Aerospace industry is more than just about fuel types or size of rockets.
Efficiency and cost are the biggest hurdles. Its not clear how these solid propellents improve efficiency or reduce launch costs. Next up are controls and reliability.
China has a “great” record for controls and reliability. They can’t even control where used rocket stages land. They’re consistently dropping used parts in populated areas, which also says a lot about their safety protocols.
itslilith@lemmy.blahaj.zone
on 12 Jan 2024 10:58
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Still doesn’t land, but solid rockets are probably good for the commoditization of space.
Solid fuel is generally considered to be slightly less efficient but much easier to store. Most missiles use solid fuels.
‘coup’ lol.
what’s funny about that?
The Aerospace industry is more than just about fuel types or size of rockets.
Efficiency and cost are the biggest hurdles. Its not clear how these solid propellents improve efficiency or reduce launch costs. Next up are controls and reliability.
China has a “great” record for controls and reliability. They can’t even control where used rocket stages land. They’re consistently dropping used parts in populated areas, which also says a lot about their safety protocols.
Fair enough.