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This is, imho, the correct answer. But setting aside the nuclear device, the rocket itself wouldn't survive any damage either. Rockets aren't built to be robus
by mabbo 4y ago
This is, imho, the correct answer. But setting aside the nuclear device, the rocket itself wouldn't survive any damage either.
Rockets aren't built to be robust because that adds mass, which requires more fuel and reduces acceleration. Better to just go faster, avoid the danger. But that means any damage to the rocket is probably going to doom it.
- perihelions 4y agoThere's no rocket left after the boost phase. Everything separates off but the warhead and its encapsulating reentry vehicle -- a compact, tough shell designed to protect it from the stresses of reentry. So it's probably far from fragile. Here's what those look like: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_independently_targetable_reentry_vehicle#/media/File:W87_MIRV.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_independently_targeta...