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anarazel
on Feb 13, 2018
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SpaceX's Falcon Heavy center booster lacked igniti...
First off, they aren't lifted to a stable orbit, that'd cost additional fuel (which'd need more fuel again). They're detached once the air is thin enough that the resistance doesn't cause problems. Secondly, it'd also clutter space further.
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