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And even the seemingly small things; like how to detach the side boosters, how to handle the vastly different aerodynamics when you don't have an interstage (no
by geerlingguy 9y ago
And even the seemingly small things; like how to detach the side boosters, how to handle the vastly different aerodynamics when you don't have an interstage (nosecone instead), etc.
It uses the same engines and very similar hardware, but there are so many new/not-flight-proven things on this rocket that it will be exciting, one way or another!
- Pokepokalypse 9y agoAlthough, Boeing has proven the concept with Delta IV heavy, (and, I think there are a few other precursors, as well, including STS). So this isn't completely new territory.