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Space/Science » in reply to Two words: In-orbit refueling. Or is that three? (n/t)

Don't refuel in orbit - just dock

It's a simpler solution, which can easily be handled robotically (ie, so your craft is completely assembled & tested before you risk putting people on board). Proton, Zenit, Ariane cinque or even the new Atlases could lug large enough chunks to LEO to fly a human Lunar or asteroid mission from three or at most four components without wasting unnecessary funds on advanced booster creation.

Robert

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