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vibingjusthardenough t1_j1ko2or wrote

I once heard “if NASA could get to space using a rocket made of wood and duct tape they would.”

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WontStopAtSigns t1_j1m0mju wrote

Wood is probably the rarest material in the universe.

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iDom2jz t1_j1mjgid wrote

I actually have never put that into consideration. I just looked up at my dad playing giant Jenga with my nephew that he made out of worthless scrap 2x4’s. Seemingly to be priceless on another world.

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taichi22 t1_j1lnw4l wrote

Technically this is possible, but I agree with the spirit of the saying.

It’s just worth remembering that a solid rocket booster on a wooden body can definitely make it up to space, it’s just a matter of dV — just wouldn’t really be all that useful up there, and reentry would basically be a non-starter, lol.

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