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    What would be the maximum velocity of SpaceX Starship if...

    Thanks for the response. I tried to keep the post as brief as possible for a quick read. I implied certain assumptions. For example: - No one can reasonably, feasibly launch the SHL into LEO, and be fully fueled B4 Starship went up. It uses its own fuel to get up there. And, - No rocket motors...
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    What would be the maximum velocity of SpaceX Starship if...

    ...If you suspend limits of thrust/weight ratios, escape velocity, exorbitant costs, and perhaps..a few laws of physics, here is my scenario: - SpaceX has a Super Heavy Lift stage in LEO, configured as giant gas tank w/ new rocket motor tech. It will hook up w/ a SpaceX Starship, one-way, into...