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Thrusters in Soyuz capsule are loaded with about 30 kg of hydrogen peroxide (probably around 82%).

This is actually one of the concerns with SpaceX Dragon capsules - they use significantly more toxic components.




Thanks, that is really interesting. I'll have to read up on the Dragon capsules, I have enjoyed reading about their boosters and their landing attempts.

If they're using stuff like hydrazine in their thrusters, that's always going to be a major concern. They are planning on using the thrusters for every landing over land, eventually, or so I thought.




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