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A significantly uprated version of the SpaceX Falcon V
is detailed in this AW&ST article: http://www.aviationnow.com/avnow/new...wst_story.jsp? id=news/03294top.xml First stage thrust would be increased to 500,000 lbs and a new cryogenic upper stage using the venerable P&W RL10 would increase payload to 20,000 lbs LEO and 10,000 lbs GTO for only $20 million. SpaceX is specifically targeting the Boeing Delta II and Delta IV Medium launch vehicles, and OSC's Pegasus. Pretty ambitious for a startup, but let's see if they can do it. First flight of the Falcon 1 is scheduled for this summer. --Damon |
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