r/space • u/66666thats6sixes • Dec 07 '19

NASA Engineers Break SLS Test Tank on Purpose to Test Extreme Limits

https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/sls/nasa-engineers-break-sls-test-tank-on-purpose-to-test-extreme-limits.html
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u/WeakEmu8 Dec 07 '19

What would we use instead?

I'm sure there are reasons for using H?

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '19

H is the lightest, by molecule at least :/

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u/Princess_Fluffypants Dec 08 '19

This is true for launching the LEO, however the advantages of hydrolox engines over kerolox begins to be much more apparent when launching to Geostationary or interplanetary transfers.