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What Do Rockets Use As Fuel? | Neil deGrasse Tyson Explains...

2022-12-27 Science & Technology
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What is the rocket equation? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic Chuck Nice explore why we need the rocket equation to get to space. How much rocket fuel do you really need? What if you took a road trip and never stopped for gas? We learn about how to fuel a rocket for a trip to space and how you might need more fuel than you think you need. Learn about rocket boosters and how rockets are water-powered (sort of). Finally, why does a rocket launch in stages? Get the NEW Cosmic Queries book (5/5 ⭐s on Amazon!): https://amzn.to/3dYIEQF Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk About StarTalk: Science meets pop culture on StarTalk! Astrophysicist & Hayden Planetarium director Neil deGrasse Tyson, his comic co-hosts, guest celebrities & scientists discuss astronomy, physics, and everything else about life in the universe. Keep Looking Up! #StarTalk #neildegrassetyson 00:00 - The Rocket Equation 01:50 - Fuel For The Fuel 05:00 - Burning Fuel With Oxygen 07:12 - Water’s Exothermic Reaction

Top Comments (10)

@JC_Musicman 2022-12-27

I’ve been watching these for several years and this is the first time I have heard Neil use the colloquial term “f*ck tons of energy” 🤣

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@otehrani 2022-12-28

Hi Neil. There are a few mistake in your explanation ! I let you figure it out but here is small hint: The solid boosters need no air to function. Imagine a stick of dynamite that explodes in a controlled way. But thanks for the work... Keep on keepin on

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@diannerussell9653 2022-12-27

I absolutely love Star Talk. 🚀Great show. 🌟

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@crashovride02 2022-12-29

The SRB's do not use atmospheric air in any way. The sold propellant is both fuel and oxidizer.

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@maartendas1358 2022-12-30

Chuck, you missed the opportunity to add: ‘No such thing as a free launch’ ☺️ Thank you StarTalk for all the great shows! 👍🏻

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@santhusaraviharawijethunga5859 2023-01-01

Absolutely love almost all your shows. I just wish that you two would be in the same studio or whatever and do the show like old times before Covid hit. It's more fun. :)

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@CinnyToast 2022-12-27

Just bought 2 of you’re books and Accessory to war is the greatest book I’ve ever read I’m so stuck on it I can’t stop reading the way you throw shots at the govt in the most sophisticated way

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@JustMe-pu3xm 2022-12-27

Fuel for the Fuel 😂😂😂. Chuck is funny

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@danz4928 2022-12-28

That was so cool and much easier to understand then a class in college.

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@HughJass-313 2023-01-01

The MATH in this "Explainer" was _EXHAUSTING..._ 💥🔥🔥🚀

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