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Crew Dragon carries 3 klbs, or 1.4 tons of hypergols. It doesn't just use those tanks for RCS, but also for the abort system. Also, Crew Dragon is closer to 14
by chipsa 6y ago
Crew Dragon carries 3 klbs, or 1.4 tons of hypergols. It doesn't just use those tanks for RCS, but also for the abort system. Also, Crew Dragon is closer to 14 tons at landing.
- lutorm 6y agoIndeed. If you want to switch to a less efficient propellant, you also have to explain how to make the launch escape system work with it, otherwise you've traded the extra safety of not having to handle hypergols for a massive extra risk in a less capable escape system.