On Oct 26, 6:16*pm, Andrew Nowicki
wrote:
William Mook wrote:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/30943696/ETDHLRLV
http://www.scribd.com/doc/31261680/Etdhlrlv-Addendum

You can use wings on the first, and maybe on the second stage rockets,
to slow down descent, but parachutes are cheaper. The solid rocket
boosters of the Space Shuttle use parachutes to slow down before
splashdown.

Technical posts belong in sci.space.tech.

Yes, and being moderated means that Mook isn't so easily allowed,
while certain jackasses are free as a bird to topic/author stalk and
trash whomever they like. But you are right, that topics and replies
like those of Mook should be published in such moderated groups that
mean business rather than foolishness.

~ BG