On Nov 18, 6:40*pm, "Jonathan" wrote:
"Me" wrote in message

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* This is not a shuttle replacement.

And one of those boosters below with a 'next-gen'
X-37 on top can't become the shuttle replacement?
And maybe that will be the better choice than
The Ares Stick and Heavy? I

*The shuttle replacements were
the Titan IV, Delta II, Atlas II, Atlas V and Delta IV

No, that defeats the purpose. the X-37 just gets in the way.
Payloads don't need the X-37.
As for Orion, which can fly without the Stick,it can fly on EELV's.
X-37 is not for lunar flights or beyond