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Seen it. Got me wondering however. The rocket has returned to earth, it's in atmosphere. Why not just use a small aero engine with some jet fuel? It's got to weigh less than all the fuel they're using for a controlled rocket decent."Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostSeen it. Got me wondering however. The rocket has returned to earth, it's in atmosphere. Why not just use a small aero engine with some jet fuel? It's got to weigh less than all the fuel they're using for a controlled rocket decent.Comment
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Why not just use a small aero engine with some jet fuel?
This showed more promise.Comment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostWhy don't you email them and ask them?"Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark TwainComment
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In 1989, HOTOL co-creator Alan Bond formed Reaction Engines Limited (REL) which has since been working on the Skylon vehicle intended to solve the problems of HOTOL. In November 2012, REL conducted tests on an engine observed by the European Space Agency and declared the tests a success and that a major technical obstacle had been removed.[6] In July 2013 the UK government announced a £60m investment in REL
Hmmm like fusion it's been a long time a-comingHow fortunate for governments that the people they administer don't thinkComment
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Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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Surely it must cost more in fuel, tech., cleaning, testing for structural integrity etc than it would just to make a new one?Comment
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