Yeah, critically the rocket engine turbopump already produces very high pressure...

zlsa on May 14, 2021 | parent | context | favorite | on: How SpaceX lands Starship (sort of)

Yeah, critically the rocket engine turbopump already produces very high pressure kerosene and liquid oxygen; so why not tap off some kerosene there instead of building a separate hydraulic pump system?

bolangi on May 14, 2021 [–]

IOW, the best part is no part.