Re:NASA Engineers Resurrect And Test F-1 Engine Gas Generator
by jlgreco on Friday January 25, 2013 @01:59PM
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> Some aspects of the design would have to change --- there are places where the originals used asbestos, for example.
As far as space stuff is concerned, would that sort of consideration actually be made? If there is something actually better than asbestos I am sure they would use that instead, but if asbestos is the best material for the job is its danger really in the same league with the rest of rocketry? I mean, they still use hydrazine...
As far as space stuff is concerned, would that sort of consideration actually be made? If there is something actually better than asbestos I am sure they would use that instead, but if asbestos is the best material for the job is its danger really in the same league with the rest of rocketry? I mean, they still use hydrazine...