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Derek Newsome @DerekdotSpace: "Saw some concern earlier about SLC-6s flame trench holding up to Falcon Heavy due to Delta IV Heavy having significantly less thrust, I'd like to put that to rest." (threadreaderapp.com)
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SLC-6 is a launch pad at Vandenberg Space Force Base.

Summary: because "SLC-6's main trench was designed to handle >30,000 kN of thrust", the thrust of a Space Shuttle. "Falcon Heavy makes ~22,800 kN of thrust".

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

The article is worth it just for the pictures! Great shots from the early shuttle days