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Old January 6th 10, 06:11 AM posted to sci.space.history,sci.space.policy,sci.astro,sci.physics
David Spain
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Default Space shuttle for space tourism and first stage of a TSTO.

David Spain writes:

As far as a hypersonic transport you'd need 3 orbiters or a crew
compartment capable of flying 7 people, unless they're riding in
a can atop the thing.


Oops, I meant *next to* the thing...

Dave