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Soviet Union used to deploy R-9 - a rocket which was "always ready", launching within 20 minutes from the command, while using liquid oxygen and kerosene as pro
by avmich 4y ago
Soviet Union used to deploy R-9 - a rocket which was "always ready", launching within 20 minutes from the command, while using liquid oxygen and kerosene as propellants.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R-9_Desna https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R-9_Desna
So, it might be considered, I guess. Even though Starship looks rather from another era...
- scrumbledober 4y agoKerosene makes a lot more sense than methane. The only reason methane makes sense for SpaceX is they intend on manufacturing fuel on mars for the return trip.