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LdLrq4TS t1_j8j73tn wrote

Reply to comment by RGregoryClark in SpaceX rolls naked Starship prototype to test site by RGregoryClark

Yeah, no, it needs superheavy to reach orbit, what you see is a tanker to carry propelant for fuel depot.

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cjameshuff t1_j8jb1lv wrote

This would probably be closer to what the depot itself will be, as the tankers will need heat shields and flaps. This might also be some hybrid, maybe just a cheaper way to test propellant transfer when they're still working on recovery.

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colonizetheclouds t1_j8jrgml wrote

would make sense to test early HLS SN with orbital refuelling. Two tests at once.

If able to fuel successfully, send to moon.

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