"Greg \(Strider\) Moore" wrote on Sat,
27 Oct 2018 12:59:24 -0400:

"Jeff Findley" wrote in message
...

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.


True, but the real question will be what you need for a useful landing
platform and the ability to refuel.


Pretty much anyplace with a hard surface will do for landing.


A C-130 may not be fast, but can land at most airfields and its fuel is
available worldwide.


BFS burns LNG, which is at least as common as aviation grade kerosene.


Where you need the speed of a BFR, I suspect you won't have the other
infrastructure in place.


The real problem is that unless you have a fleet of the things you've
just put a relatively small number of troops way behind enemy lines
without support.


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