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Am I the only one who was surprised by how violently the rocket exploded when it fell to its side?
by rezashirazian 11y ago
Am I the only one who was surprised by how violently the rocket exploded when it fell to its side?
- manicdee 11y agoThin metal tube containing gaseous oxygen and kerosene, pressurised to 50psi. I suspect there is also a termination system that deliberately detonates so as to control the mode of failure (i.e.: combust the dangerous stuff before it has an opportunity to mix with the other stuff and make things worse)
- elif 11y agoPut yourself in the liquid oxygen's shoes. One second, you're chilling out at -207 C with your bros and some kerosenes, maybe even stopping off in near space--then, out of nowhere your containment vessel is compromised and you're evicted.. expected to just phase change and mix with all those common atmospherics. I think I'd react the same way.