EPISODE · Jan 25, 2021 · 3 MIN
If Earth were heavier, would rockets work?
from Question of the Week, from the Naked Scientists · host Dr Chris Smith
"Is it true that if the mass of the Earth were greater, it would render our chemical rockets incapable of reaching orbit?" Listener Steven launched this question at us, and so Martin Khechara went to find the answer... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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