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I note that Moon Express have gone for HTP/kero propulsion rather than
hydrazine.
Spacenews dot com/moon-express-releases-details-of-its-lunar-lander-missions/
Any thoughts on why? I know this combo has been touted for its (relative)
non-toxicity, storability (non-cryo) and high density, but yet is not common
for space probes.
Alex Aplin
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