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Re:How much bigger could Earth be before rockets wouldn't work? by thfuran on Saturday February 03, 2024 @08:57PM (#39246778)
Well, maybe if there's no oxygen nearby.
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Re:How much bigger could Earth be before rockets wouldn't work? by lisper on Saturday February 03, 2024 @09:15PM (#39246888)
If you have a planet with a hydrogen atmosphere, it's a pretty good bet there is no (free) oxygen nearby.
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Re:How much bigger could Earth be before rockets wouldn't work? by thfuran on Saturday February 03, 2024 @10:55PM (#39247403)
Fair point
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