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Boeing's Starliner successfully docks with space station after challenging rendezvous (www.cbsnews.com)
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[โ€“] atocci 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

A bit pedantic, but unless I'm misinterpreting the Wikipedia page for the V2, I think it's only 4 to 6 fully fueled V-2s based on the listed payload capacity of 100-150 tons US.

V-2 dry: 27,600 lb
Warhead: 2,200 lb
Propellant: 8,400 lb 75% ethanol / 25% water, 10,820 lb liquid oxygen

Total weight: ~24.5 tons US

[โ€“] Semi_Hemi_Demigod 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

I appreciate your pedantry. I was just going off a quick google for "weight of V-2 fully loaded" and "mass of Starship to orbit" because it's been quite a busy day here.

You're technically correct, and that's the best kind. ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ