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Anybody know why they don't leave the trunk behind in the first place? It seems like a waste of fuel.
by stevep98 11y ago
Anybody know why they don't leave the trunk behind in the first place? It seems like a waste of fuel.
- JanSolo 11y agoThe trunks mass moves the COG rearwards and when combined with the fins, it provides passive stability that keeps the nose pointing in the direction of travel. Notice that when the trunk detaches, the craft immediately starts pitching over.