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stek replied

18 January 2016, 13:57
Surely it must cost more in fuel, tech., cleaning, testing for structural integrity etc than it would just to make a new one?
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VectraMan replied

18 January 2016, 13:47
Less good:

SpaceX Falcon rocket explodes on landing after delivering satellite to space - BBC News
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Troll replied

15 January 2016, 10:56
Originally posted by NigelJK View Post

I suspect that it would freeze in space.
This showed more promise.

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-coming
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scooterscot replied

15 January 2016, 10:46
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

Why don't you email them and ask them?

Okay just did. Watch this space. Outer space.
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DimPrawn replied

15 January 2016, 10:37
That looks incredibly dangerous to me.

For that reason, I'm out.
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NigelJK replied

15 January 2016, 10:35
Why not just use a small aero engine with some jet fuel?

I suspect that it would freeze in space.
This showed more promise.
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DimPrawn replied

15 January 2016, 10:35
Originally posted by scooterscot View Post

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.

Why don't you email them and ask them?
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scooterscot replied

15 January 2016, 10:32
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.
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VectraMan replied

15 January 2016, 09:46
It's been done:

https://youtu.be/BNhk_-v0SMs?t=547
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15 January 2016, 09:41
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The SpaceX rocket returning whence it came.

New footage of SpaceX rocket landing - Business Insider
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