bob haller wrote:


never the less the original ares would not have worked.


Of course it would. It would have gaps in launch escape, but
otherwise would have 'worked' just fine.


not only is flying humans on solids.


I assume there was supposed to be more to that thought.


but the vibration would hurt them. just plain way too rough


Poppycock. Vibration can be dealt with. It's always necessary and is
pretty straightforward engineering.


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