Re: Space Shuttle Grounding....depressing....

Once upon a time, Matt Ion <soundy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> said:
>The ideal spacecraft, of course, is a fully reusable, heavy-lift vehicle
>that can reach orbit entirely under its own power, and return under its
>own power (gliding is efficient but limiting).

The problem is that it doesn't appear that current engine and materials
technology is sufficient for such a vehicle.
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Chris Adams <cmadams@xxxxxxxxxx>
Systems and Network Administrator - HiWAAY Internet Services
I don't speak for anybody but myself - that's enough trouble.

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