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How would this ever be possible given the volume of fuel a starship launch entails?
by travisgriggs 3y ago
How would this ever be possible given the volume of fuel a starship launch entails?
- modeless 3y agoIt would carry 1000 people, so divide by 1000, and methane is cheap, plus it's going to save up to 16 hours or so on long haul routes so people may be willing to pay a reasonable premium. The much bigger issue, to me, is safety. I don't see how the Starship design could ever be anywhere near as safe as regular air travel. There are also issues with noise requiring the launch and landing to take place far away from your destination, reducing the travel time benefit. And it's unclear if the general population would be able to tolerate the G-forces and wild maneuvers required.
- bongobingo1 3y ago> landing to take place far away from your destination, reducing the travel time benefit. Thats where you get on your private jet to fly the last 10 miles. Simple.