Re: The parafoil

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Re: The parafoil

Tom Brosz — 6/13/2002 6:06:57 PM (archived)

The landing site flexibility is indeed a critical factor. And remember, this thing is designed to come back with NO ONE FLYING IT. The parasail makes this a lot easier.

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Throwing the baby out with the bathwater - alcaray - 6/11/2002 4:34:56 PM
- Rand Simberg's take on the lifeboats - Tom Brosz - 6/14/2002 11:49:40 AM
- ISS - Bowser - 6/11/2002 5:44:54 PM
  - Re: ISS - dwc - 6/11/2002 6:17:07 PM
- I was sorry to see the X-38/CRV cancelled - Larry J - 6/11/2002 5:00:39 PM
  - Re: I was sorry to see the X-38/CRV cancelled - Tom Brosz - 6/11/2002 6:52:54 PM
    - I've thought the same thing. - Lee - 6/12/2002 7:43:56 PM
      - Re: I've thought the same thing. - Delbert - 6/12/2002 2:39:28 PM
      - Don't confuse R&D costs with production costs - Larry J - 6/12/2002 1:28:02 PM
    - The Soyuz uses a retrorocket to cushion the landing - Larry J - 6/12/2002 2:13:32 PM
      - And what's the deal with the parafoil? - Lee - 6/13/2002 7:19:17 PM
        
        The parafoil is one of the best ideas in the CRV - Larry J - 6/13/2002 1:09:41 PM
        
        Re: The parafoil - Tom Brosz - 6/13/2002 6:06:57 PM

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