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bbehe
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Helium makes the rocket lighter, like a balloon.

It's also used to pressurize the propellant tanks.

2/23/2026 10:06:22 PM
The Coz
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Why don't they make the whole rocket out of helium?!

Galaxy brain idea!

2/24/2026 10:24:13 AM
bbehe
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The balloon animal lobby would never allow that.

2/24/2026 11:10:45 AM
Wraith
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It is also used so that the technicians on the pad can make funny voices to lighten the mood a bit when there are launch delays. Morale is very important to a successful mission.

2/24/2026 1:55:44 PM
marko
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lol

2/24/2026 2:04:45 PM
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