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[Stoke Space] Introducing Andromeda, our rapidly reusable high-performance upper-stage rocket engine (www.stokespace.com)

submitted 2 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] llamacoffee 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

When fixed to Stage 1 during ascent, Andromeda’s thrusters are positioned outboard of the Stage 1 outer diameter. This allows Andromeda to ignite while still attached to the first stage without causing damage to the base of Stage 2, and without the need for a heavy one-time-use interstage shield to protect Stage 1.

Would you look at that, another hot-stage design!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago

Nice dig at the temporary starship hot stage ring situation.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

No unnecessary gravity losses for Stoke!