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Re:SpaceX is now building a Raptor engine a day, NASA says by avmich on Wednesday November 02, 2022 @02:07PM (#33440343)
Soviet Union used to deploy R-9 - a rocket which was "always ready", launching within 20 minutes from the command, while using liquid oxygen and kerosene as propellants.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R-9_Desna

So, it might be considered, I guess. Even though Starship looks rather from another era...

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Re:SpaceX is now building a Raptor engine a day, NASA says by scrumbledober on Thursday November 03, 2022 @01:35PM (#33454535)
Kerosene makes a lot more sense than methane. The only reason methane makes sense for SpaceX is they intend on manufacturing fuel on mars for the return trip.
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