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It doesn't bypass the rocket equation. Any fuel you want to use on a spin launched craft still needs to be accelerated with the craft if you intend on using it
by TheSpiceIsLife 5y ago
It doesn't bypass the rocket equation.
Any fuel you want to use on a spin launched craft still needs to be accelerated with the craft if you intend on using it to power that craft.
- saagarjha 5y agoIt "bypasses" it by reducing the amount of fuel needed at the start, which (via the rocket equation) means substantially less fuel that needs to be carried.