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You would also have to build your rocket such that it can survive the shock of braking via parachute. That eats at least some of the weight savings.
by adrianN 5y ago
You would also have to build your rocket such that it can survive the shock of braking via parachute. That eats at least some of the weight savings.
- throwaway0a5e 5y agoThis isn't a 5-layer cake we're talking about here. A structure that can survive being caught between a payload on one end and a rocket motor on the other is going already have the strength you need in most of the places you need it in order to hang from a parachute. The hard part is going to be attachment point real-estate since the most logical choice is going to have it fighting for space with rocket motor bits.