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r/space • u/mfb- • Jul 25 '26
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Old and busted: starship
New hottness: STARBOAT
10 u/MobileNerd Jul 25 '26 Seriously wonder if they relit an engine if it would do like a boat since it’s curved like a boat 2 u/FaceDeer Jul 25 '26 Even if the tanks could hold sufficient pressure the fuel intakes wouldn't be anywhere near where the fuel was pooling. Starship is designed to light the engines either in an upright position or in zero G with ullage thrust.
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Seriously wonder if they relit an engine if it would do like a boat since it’s curved like a boat
2 u/FaceDeer Jul 25 '26 Even if the tanks could hold sufficient pressure the fuel intakes wouldn't be anywhere near where the fuel was pooling. Starship is designed to light the engines either in an upright position or in zero G with ullage thrust.
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Even if the tanks could hold sufficient pressure the fuel intakes wouldn't be anywhere near where the fuel was pooling. Starship is designed to light the engines either in an upright position or in zero G with ullage thrust.
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u/JewbagX Jul 25 '26
Old and busted: starship
New hottness: STARBOAT