News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on SpaceX’s monstrous, dirt-cheap Starship may transform space travel. Parent comment

Re:SpaceX’s monstrous, dirt-cheap Starship may transform spa... by mlindner on Friday February 18, 2022 @03:50AM (#30383500)
> Unlike planes, they carry oxidiser and fuel, so they do not burn, they detonate.

This isn't true. They cause a conflagration. They do not detonate. The fuel and oxidizer are not well mixed.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:SpaceX’s monstrous, dirt-cheap Starship may transform spa... by ncmncm on Friday February 18, 2022 @05:18AM (#30384050)
It can be quite hard to tell the difference, particularly from on board, moreso if you are dead.
[ Parent | on HN ]