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Re:SpaceX will do a propellant transfer demo on their next S... by myfavoritetings on Tuesday December 05, 2023 @02:14PM (#38535569)
I think technically they do not need to reach orbit just 0g which can happen on a ballistic trajectory. This test is between two tanks in the same vessel. But yeah orbit would be ideal as it gives more time in 0g
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Re:SpaceX will do a propellant transfer demo on their next S... by cratermoon on Tuesday December 05, 2023 @06:03PM (#38538173)
Still need the spacecraft not become a debris field north of Puerto Rico.
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