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Reusable Launch Vehicles - When?
"The promise of reusable space launch systems
is dramatically lower costs to orbit. An ideal, fully- reusable system would be highly reliable, readily available and could cut costs by a factor of 10 or more. The introduction of such a system would open space access to thousands of denied users. So, why don't we have one?" See: http://www.space-travel.com/reports/..._When_999.html The article also mentions a course in Launch Vehicle Systems Design and Engineering, to be presented in Cocoa Beach on December 14-16, 2009. Sounds interesting, but I won't be able to attend. Oh well. |
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Reusable Launch Vehicles - When?
On Nov 23, 11:33*pm, wrote:
"The promise of reusable space launch systems is dramatically lower costs to orbit. An ideal, fully- reusable system would be highly reliable, readily available and could cut costs by a factor of 10 or more. The introduction of such a system would open space access to thousands of denied users. So, why don't we have one?" The high cost of development and the lack of market to support it. |
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On Nov 23, 11:33 pm, wrote: "The promise of reusable space launch systems is dramatically lower costs to orbit. An ideal, fully- reusable system would be highly reliable, readily available and could cut costs by a factor of 10 or more. The introduction of such a system would open space access to thousands of denied users. So, why don't we have one?" The high cost of development and the lack of market to support it. Coupled with its not being sexy enough to justify throwing taxpayer's money at. Sylvia. |
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Reusable Launch Vehicles - When?
Sylvia Else wrote:
Coupled with its not being sexy enough to justify throwing taxpayer's money at. Make that taxpayers' Sylvia. |
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Reusable Launch Vehicles - When?
wrote in message ... http://www.space-travel.com/reports/..._When_999.html This article appears to be full of sweeping generalizations and ramblings with little to no actual point. Jeff -- "Take heart amid the deepening gloom that your dog is finally getting enough cheese" - Deteriorata - National Lampoon |
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