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> but making an entire orbital launcher using hypergolic propellants is a massive pain. I think Russia might disagree with you. Wikipedia describes the Proton
by JanSolo 11y ago
> but making an entire orbital launcher using hypergolic propellants is a massive pain.
I think Russia might disagree with you.
Wikipedia describes the Proton launcher as "one of the most successful heavy boosters in the history of spaceflight."
Proton: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proton_(rocket_family) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proton_(rocket_family)
- mikeash 11y agoIt can work well, but I bet the folks who have to handle the propellant would still say it's a massive pain.