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[deleted] t1_j34cc0a wrote on January 5, 2023 at 11:22 PM

Reply to comment by fliguana in How do you optimize a rocket or space vehicle liftoff? by seriousnotshirley

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fliguana t1_j34nl3v wrote on January 6, 2023 at 12:34 AM

Most engines are. Since liquid fuelrd rocket engines don't overheat, running them at less than top power would mean you are taking extra weight in orbit.