On 1/08/2010 3:15 AM, Matt Wiser wrote:
On Jul 30, 5:54 pm, Damon 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.

Where they'll be in 20 years? Have a look at what they've achieved in
just eight years. They've developed two launch vehicles, complete with
all the engines; all with about 1,000 people - how many did NASA need to
develop the Saturn I/1b? And how long did it take.

SpaceX will probably be launching people to ISS in three years or so;
and then they can plan on other things (Moon, Mars etc). Not bad for an
entire national effort, let alone a 'start-up' (some would say
'up-start') company.