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I just want an SSTO like Skylon to become reality.
by LorenDB 3y ago
I just want an SSTO like Skylon to become reality.
- rokkitmensch 3y agoI was hoping for a Skylon update as well
- mrlonglong 3y agoUnfortunately to get into orbit at least 90% of your mass has to be fuel. That means unless there's a breakthrough we will still need multistage rockets. Skylon's a good start but still needs to carry a lot of fuel.
- rokkitmensch 3y agoThey've nominally solved airbreathing rocket engines through to the edge of the atmosphere, have you looked into the SABRE engine?
- 7952 3y agoAnd even with a breakthrough that new technology may just make multi stage rockets better. Instead of SSTO spacex just get to launch more payload or fuel.
- Beached 3y agoslylon could facilitate airline like service to Leo. sure it is a lot of fuel, but not stacking required and smooth runway takeoff and landings. for human transport to Leo, a skylon like ship would likely be a more familiar service, and easier logistics for fast turn arounda
- wolf550e 3y agoSSTO is unlikely to happen, because every SSTO design becomes better when you modify it to be TSTO. See this video explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk16En1qqEY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk16En1qqEY
- avmich 3y agoEvery SSTO except Skylon. The video explanation conveniently doesn't talk about what fueling in flight does to numbers.