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[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago (6 children)

Good thing the planet's not warming up, or that giant fireball caused by the needless "work fast and break things" mindset would be worrying

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

we wont go to other planets with green farts

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

Hey methane is a viable fuel for lots of stuff, no shade - it’s got lots of benefits, way easier to manage than liquid hydrogen.

Now, if what you’re thinking about is nuclear… YES. We desperately need prop sources that aren’t locked to the rocket equation. Give me a hybrid NEP/SEP and I’ll try to colonize Mars.

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