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A smaller purpose build lander that doesn't need the fuel capacity for the entire journey would be significantly shorter and could be wider too. That would get
by rtkwe 1y ago
A smaller purpose build lander that doesn't need the fuel capacity for the entire journey would be significantly shorter and could be wider too. That would get it significantly closer. Enough that a simple ladder would be viable so they aren't reliant on a winch/elevator.
- Teever 1y agoSo you're suggesting something similar to the Apollo LEM that will land, and carry enough fuel to return to orbit to dock with something that will contain enough fuel that will return to Earth? Wouldn't that make the mission unfeasible because it requires ISRU of return fuel?
- rtkwe 1y agoThe Starship version of the Mars mission also requires ISRU. At least that's what was presented. https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2022/05/27/how-will-spacex-make-rocket-propellants-for-starship-on-mars/ https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2022/05/27/how-will-spacex-make-r...