What this node means
Tanker launches make refueling a campaign problem rather than a single-launch arithmetic problem.[1,2]
Why it matters
In the CosmosExplore model, tanker launches is kept as a separate node so cost, logistics, and risk assumptions stay inspectable.[1,2]
Guardrails
- This entry is a model context node, not a mission quote, route promise, or safety assessment.[3]
Related graph nodes
Outgoing
- Propellant depotRequires infrastructure[1,4]
Incoming
- Orbital refuelingRequires infrastructure[1,2]