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Old October 27th 18, 06:08 PM posted to sci.space.policy
David Spain
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Default US Air Force explores space-based cargo operations, confirmstalks with SpaceX

On 10/26/2018 7:51 PM, Jeff Findley wrote:
In article ,
says...

"As for what space cargo operations could look like, the previous head of Air
Mobility Command, Gen. Carlton Everhart, espoused the possibility of moving cargo
using rockets during a Defense Writers Group breakfast in August."


"Apart from cargo operations, such a focuses space presence could help with pre-
positioning equipment and supplies in orbit, ready to be dropped to Earth."

See:

https://www.defensenews.com/digital-...s-with-spacex/

From above:

One potential would be SpaceX?s next-generation reusable
BFR rocket, currently under development. During the
roundtable, Miller confirmed that the Air Force had
spoken to SpaceX about the idea.

Interesting. Sounds like they're considering BFR as a military P2P
cargo transport. It would certainly be faster than any other form of
transport over great distances.

Jeff


Jeff,

Are we back-peddling a bit on the feasibility of P2P or just commercial
P2P? ;-)

Dave