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Originally Posted by flipper35
It is carried by WK2 and dropped at those altitudes already. Look at some of the other videos, you can see the altimeter at 56k on one of them when it is dropped.
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So much conflicting information floating about.
I suppose there is the likelihood that they can exceed 50k under light testing conditions; but loaded with 1200_lb of passengers would be a problem. ..safety factor to stall and all. (dunno)
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Originally Posted by flipper35
That said, they are looking at more efficient fuels. The original rubber was quick, dirty and effective on SS1.
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Rubber is the material that the early rocket scientists found to do the best job of controlling the burn. It's well proven/understood. Non-uniform chemical kinetics can really ruin your day/rocket.