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"Is it true that if the mass of the Earth were greater, it would render our chemical rockets incapable of reaching orbit?" Listener Steven launched this question at us, and so Martin Khechara went to find the answer... Like this podcast? Please help us by <a href="https://www.thenakedscientists.com/donate" rel="noopener noreferrer">supporting the Naked Scientists</a>

If Earth were heavier, would rockets work?

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