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* I'm trying to 'find' payloads for this vehicle (although I'm sure Mr
Musk and company have ideas).... * Dragon is a tad on the small size, but what about a sort of 'midi-shuttle'? A reuseable spaceplane would be a handy replacement for STS. * The payload fairing is way too small for the payload capacity, so will there be other payload fairings for the FHeavy? * Space stations, like Bigelow's BA-330? * Moon program? I've come up with an idea that would have required seven 'Delta V' (an LV that consists of four Delta IV CBC's strapped to a New Core Stage with two RS-68 engines and the same burn time as the CBC and a new upper stage with two RL-60/MB-60 engines; payload to LEO was about 55 tonnes - 2 more than FHeavy, but I think I can tweek the design) LV's and would put people back on the Moon in less than six years. That program would cost over $300million per launch - SpaceX just 'saved' me over $1.2 billion per year - more flights, or less overall cost, or more development. Mind you, Dragon might not be able to deal with the higher G ratings needed for Lunar return, so a new crew return vehicle might be needed. * Large interplanetary probes? What about a lander on Europa, Ganymede or Callisto to perform a search for life. The lander would have to be somewhat bigger than Viking (Mars) to carry a drilling rig, or it could use a RTG-powered 'melter' to get through the ice. Any other ideas? What about the much-touted fuel depot? |
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