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>> No.12612689 [View]
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Methalox Star Raker could have worked without needing to jettison landing gear.

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>>12491298
Because they're cool

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>>12363768
They get less G's when re-entering which might be an attractive quality if we ever reach a point where space travel is common and hundreds of people are in orbit at once
But their biggest advantage is just how aesthetic they look

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>>12242008
It's all about the comfort my friend and in terms of g's you can't much more comfortable than a spaceplane. A nice smooth ride home :)

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