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    Space Shuttle SRB Operation Question.

    Thanks for the responses. I did encounter the statement that the SRB's include an oxidizing agent. So I am still hung up on the 'traditional rocket motor' part. The traditional rocket motor does not require the Earth's atmosphere as I'm led to believe, so the last question is the output...
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    Space Shuttle SRB Operation Question.

    Have an interesting (and hopefully easy) question for you. Does the Shuttle require the Earth (and any resulting force/element) for Launch? Such as, Atmosphere. Does the main engines, or SRB's utilize the atmosphere to aid in the ignition or combustion? Does the Shuttle utilize the...
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