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If you guessed China’s heavy lifter failed due to a liquid hydrogen turbo engine fault, well done!

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Re: Translation...

No, the main disadvantage of liquid hydrogen is IT'S HUGE. The tanks become so large, that their weight overcomes "the 40% more oomph"

This is why first stages (Saturn V, Falcon 9, etc) use RP-1 (aka highly refined kerosene)

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