Matt Wiser wrote in news:865fe799-5cf0-4026-80fa-
:

On Jul 30, 5:54*pm, Damon Hill wrote:
Too much detail to go into here, follow the links:

http://commercialspace.pbworks.com/f...M%20small.pptx

http://commercialspace.pbworks.com/f...ceX%20Propulsi...
0small.pptx

Discusses Raptor upper stage and engine, Merlin 2 engine, Falcon X and
Falcon XX, which is a tad larger and more powerful than the Saturn V,
and technology for manned deep space exploration.

--Damon

Aren't they thinking way, way, ahead? After all,they haven't even
gotten a cargo demonstration flight to ISS, let alone sending a crew.
Nice to see where they think they'll be in 20 years, but
otherwise....if this is an attempt to influence the House and Senate
deliberations on the FY 11 budget, they will be given a dose of
reality.


I'm sure that's exactly what they're trying to do: demonstrate a clear
growth path that will be most cost-effective. Doesn't mean the most
rational plan will be the winner, alas.

First time I've seen engine flow diagrams with temps, pressures and mass
rates.

--Damon