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r/spacex • u/Bunslow • 7d ago
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SpaceX have chosen 2 refueling orbits afaik, current plans are to refuel in LEO, boost the ship to Final Tanking Orbit (HEO), dock with another depot and refuel again before heading to NRHO
2 u/warp99 7d ago edited 5d ago That is the backup plan if they cannot make HLS light enough but yes it looks increasingly like they will have to use it. That nearly doubles the number of tankers though so even with 200 tonne payload tankers you end up with at least 15 tanker flights.
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That is the backup plan if they cannot make HLS light enough but yes it looks increasingly like they will have to use it.
That nearly doubles the number of tankers though so even with 200 tonne payload tankers you end up with at least 15 tanker flights.
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u/mehelponow 7d ago
SpaceX have chosen 2 refueling orbits afaik, current plans are to refuel in LEO, boost the ship to Final Tanking Orbit (HEO), dock with another depot and refuel again before heading to NRHO