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Traditionally, they use ullage motors, right? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ullage_motor http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ullage_motor). Perhaps they could dock wi
by rrmm 12y ago
Traditionally, they use ullage motors, right? (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ullage_motor http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ullage_motor).
Perhaps they could dock with it a little harder than is strictly necessary or use a maneuvering thruster burn.
It seems like it'd be easier to use non-cryogenic fuels (hypergolics, or kerosene + LO2) which may make the piston idea workable. How do they keep cryogenic fuels cool in space in the long term? good insulation and vent a little of it off regularly?