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I was searching (ie. Googling) for info on H2O2/Kerosene rockets and I found some interesting web pages.
A discussion on H2O2/Kerosene rockets compared to LH2/LOX
Just a sid note: Could the main shuttle tank be converted to H2O2/Kerosene? Would it increase the weight to orbit or lower it?
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Ehhh I'm not sure I buy the argument, which seems to be based on some pretty complicated but back-of-the-envelope modeling for gravitational losses, acceleration, and so on. Specifically, he may have a flawed assumption of constant Isp vs air pressure for a Peroxide/Kerosene engine.
I kinda doubt that Lockheed/Boeing just sort of overlooked this option after decades of cryogenic rocket building.
I'm not sure I would classify near-100% peroxide as being "safe" to handle either.
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It sounds like it would be easier to handle than cryogenic Hydrogen.
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