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[–] llamacoffee@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (2 children)

When fixed to Stage 1 during ascent, Andromeda’s thrusters are positioned outboard of the Stage 1 outer diameter. This allows Andromeda to ignite while still attached to the first stage without causing damage to the base of Stage 2, and without the need for a heavy one-time-use interstage shield to protect Stage 1.

Would you look at that, another hot-stage design!

No unnecessary gravity losses for Stoke!

[–] jia_tan@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 3 weeks ago

Nice dig at the temporary starship hot stage ring situation.