On Wed, 24 Aug 2005 07:09:57 -0500, Jon S. Berndt wrote
(in article ):

"Brian Gaff" wrote:

I'm just confused now. Are we saying that it actually costs that amount
to
make a set, or are we saying they will not reuse them?

No, we're not "saying" that, I'm asking that! :-)

I didn't think that the statement on the web site I linked to was clear on
that detail.

Ultimately, what I am wondering is since it seems that an inline
five-segment SRB is going to be used for at least the heavy lift needs
post-shuttle, will there be some savings due to lots of "flight-certified"
SRB segments available, without need to manufacture new ones? Or, will these
SRBs cost the same as now? What will the "re-certification" (or whatever)
requirements be for refurbished boosters, given they would be used for cargo
only (in this application)?

Jon




I didn't snip anything in your reply, Jon, because I agree with all of
it. These questions are key to determining how much any SDV will
actually end up costing. I'm also wondering if the 5-segment SRBs can
be stacked using current SRB segments or are loads, etc., sufficiently
different such that each 5-segment SRB must be constructed of segments
designed/built specifically for use in a 5-segment stack? That is
something else that would be good to know in this analysis. I'm sure
Lowther could tell us but since I've killfiled him due to anti-social
behavior, someone will have to let me know what he says. :-)

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