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> 2) empty rockets are stronger in tension than compression True, but wouldn't the deceleration burn be putting much more compression onto the near-empty rocke
by askvictor 2y ago
> 2) empty rockets are stronger in tension than compression
True, but wouldn't the deceleration burn be putting much more compression onto the near-empty rocket than the landing?
- asdfadsfgfdda 2y agoThe engine load is probably a steady, consistent magnitude. While a landing load is rapid and variable. Also, you need to design legs for wind loading after landing, which can be high if you want to launch often.