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Old October 15th 10, 03:16 AM posted to sci.space.policy,sci.astro,sci.physics,sci.space.history
William Mook[_2_]
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Default NASA changing opinion on the Direct HLV launcher.


A generator that makes 10,000 MW 24/7 without the need to buy fuel and
is built for $12 billion is something that is extremely valuable.

Finding a buyer who want electricity at $0.05 per kWh for the next 25
to 30 years once under-written is the first step.

Finding an investor who wants to buy this revenue stream once realized
is the second step.

Finding a high-risk investor who wants to fund development through
under-writing is the third step.

Once these contracts and commitments are in place, then creating a
supply chain is the fourth step.

Once the supply chain is in place it can be exercised to build
additional generators of comparable size for $3.5 billion each.

Which is even more valuable.