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Old October 23rd 03, 01:02 AM
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here is the news release:
http://www.vs.afrl.af.mil/News/98-4.html


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Old October 23rd 03, 01:53 AM
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I THINK it is still in Air Force long-range plans but has been continually
pushed further into the future by billion-dollar overruns on other space
programs.


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Old October 23rd 03, 03:30 AM
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The USAF remains interested in solar-thermal rockets, but of late has had
other priorities and has not been able to find money for it.
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