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: Another fictional step. Astronauts are not the sort of people who panic easily, nor struggle with their crewmates. More importantly, in any modern rocket the "pilot" is not a human being, but a computer incapable of panic{{citation needed}} (as in the human emotion). It is possible that part of the flight computer could fail, causing redundant failsafes to take over, but the process could not correctly be described as a "struggle", and in any case this sort of failure is uncommon enough that it is not part of a "typical" rocket launch. | : Another fictional step. Astronauts are not the sort of people who panic easily, nor struggle with their crewmates. More importantly, in any modern rocket the "pilot" is not a human being, but a computer incapable of panic{{citation needed}} (as in the human emotion). It is possible that part of the flight computer could fail, causing redundant failsafes to take over, but the process could not correctly be described as a "struggle", and in any case this sort of failure is uncommon enough that it is not part of a "typical" rocket launch. | ||
; Pursuit phase | ; Pursuit phase | ||
β | : Fictional. This assumes the (nonexistent) reunified booster would have enough fuel to pursue the top stage of the rocket, and a reason to do so. See "Reunification". This might be a reference to | + | : Fictional. This assumes the (nonexistent) reunified booster would have enough fuel to pursue the top stage of the rocket, and a reason to do so. See "Reunification". This might be a reference to the Pursuit Phase of the [http://www.climbtherainbow.com/domestic-violence-information/the-domestic-violence-cycle/ Domestic Violence Cycle]. The phase is characterized by the abuser attempting to convince the abused to reunite after a separation. This phase of the relationship cycle is when [https://www.nwalsafeplace.org/about-abuse/cycle-of-violence-2/ most domestic violence murders occur]. Sadly, the comic indicates that a fight ensues with only one of the pair continuing to orbit. |
; Inter-stage {{w|dogfight}} | ; Inter-stage {{w|dogfight}} | ||
: Fictional. See "Pursuit phase". A dogfight is an aerial battle between fighter aircraft, conducted at close range. This step claims that the rocket booster and the top stage of the rocket engage in a battle. | : Fictional. See "Pursuit phase". A dogfight is an aerial battle between fighter aircraft, conducted at close range. This step claims that the rocket booster and the top stage of the rocket engage in a battle. |