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Sorry for the confusion, I meant that the Saturn V could haul 310k lbs and the payload didn't necessarily need be the CSM/LEM. So in theory they could attach a
by computerex 8y ago
Sorry for the confusion, I meant that the Saturn V could haul 310k lbs and the payload didn't necessarily need be the CSM/LEM. So in theory they could attach a dragon/bfs type thing as payload.
- mikeash 8y agoI see. You’re right that it could. It wouldn’t be as good, though, since the BFR’s total mass to orbit is greater. That’s why I’m saying you need to take BFS into account and not just look at “payload” numbers.