stackyFACTSThat massive cone at the bottom of a booster is not just a fancy exhaust pipe. It is meticulously contoured to flawlessly expand the incredibly hot, pressurized gases pouring out of the combustion chamber, perfectly directing every ounce of explosive force straight down.
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