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Astromut (OP)Senior Forum Moderator  12/01/2021 03:34 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: Astromut Advances in computer technology do not equate to advances in the fundamentals of rocket technology. The Saturn V was more powerful than anything we currently launch, though that is about to change. We still fly in jets, same as 50 years ago. The materials are more advanced, the computers and navigation are way more advanced, but at the end of the day it's still the same fundamentals of propulsion technology. Yes, and this is what is baffling to me. Rocketry is like 1200 years old. Compare the electronics of 800 Ad with now. Apples and oranges. True, but one would expect similar advances in both areas, and we have not seen this. You're suggesting modern rockets are no more advanced than ancient Chinese fireworks? I would firmly disagree there. And SpaceX's Starship, if successful, will be far more advanced and cheaper to use than the Saturn V of 50 years ago.  |
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