Astronomy Cast

Ep. 479: Rockets pt. 1- What Does "Single Stage To Orbit" Really Mean?


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To celebrate the launch of the Falcon Heavy, we figured it was time for an all new series, this time on the rockets that carry us to space. Today we're going to talk about why single stage to orbit rockets are so difficult to carry out.
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Astronomy CastBy Fraser Cain and Dr. Pamela Gay