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Why did nobody use it before the Raptor? I understand why Raptors use methalox, as it can be produced on Mars. But many of these new rockets are not destined t
by dotancohen 1y ago
Why did nobody use it before the Raptor?
I understand why Raptors use methalox, as it can be produced on Mars. But many of these new rockets are not destined to be refueled on Mars.
- DennisP 1y agoAnother advantage is that it burns clean. That doesn't matter for expendables, but it's a big help if you want to reuse your rocket a bunch of times.
- mr_toad 1y ago> Why did nobody use it before the Raptor? It’s not the best choice for an high-budget high-performance expendable multi-stage rocket. Using kerolox/SRBs in the first stage and hydrolox in the second stage gives better overall performance. Metholox is better for re-use, using the same engine in multiple stages lowers costs and complexity, and you can produce the fuel on Mars.
- CarVac 1y agohttps://eagerspace.net/Why%20do%20New%20Rockets%20Love%20Methane.html https://eagerspace.net/Why%20do%20New%20Rockets%20Love%20Met...