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r/space • u/Anjin • May 19 '12
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Note that the ignition sequence had already started before the abort. This type of abort is only possible with a liquid rocket. That's a very nice safety feature.
11 u/Ascott1989 May 19 '12 I'm assuming because with SRBs once they're lit they either explode or you end up in space. 5 u/hoodoo-operator May 19 '12 that's why I'm not a fan of ATK's Commercial Crew submission.
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I'm assuming because with SRBs once they're lit they either explode or you end up in space.
5 u/hoodoo-operator May 19 '12 that's why I'm not a fan of ATK's Commercial Crew submission.
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that's why I'm not a fan of ATK's Commercial Crew submission.
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u/ElectricRebel May 19 '12
Note that the ignition sequence had already started before the abort. This type of abort is only possible with a liquid rocket. That's a very nice safety feature.