cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/24795399
aonehundredninetysix·196byarudesalad Lite(rule)ly rocket sciencecross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/24795399View original on sh.itjust.works278Comments3Reply
Linkyu lemmy.blahaj.zone2Hide 2 replieswell, technically the x-33 would be single-stage (I don't know if it would count as a rocket though)16Reply
Jumuta replysh.itjust.worksyou could also consider the Apollo lunar ascent vehicle as a single stage to orbit vehicle i guess12Reply
ggrue replylemmy.worldIt counts as a rocket, but it fails to disprove the "moon landing was staged" claim because it was only suborbital. The differences in ΔV between suborbital, LEO, and lunar transfer orbit are vast.4Reply
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well, technically the x-33 would be single-stage (I don't know if it would count as a rocket though)
you could also consider the Apollo lunar ascent vehicle as a single stage to orbit vehicle i guess
It counts as a rocket, but it fails to disprove the "moon landing was staged" claim because it was only suborbital. The differences in ΔV between suborbital, LEO, and lunar transfer orbit are vast.