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Re: What about a flyback booster that has wings and a jet engine?

SM — 8/29/2002 5:46:42 PM (archived)

It might take 45 minutes to get to 10 km altitude, but it would use alot less fuel.

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Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. - Tom Brosz - 8/29/2002 3:34:52 PM
- Re: Picturing you wearing your "Rocket Girl" t-shirt.... - SM - 8/29/2002 4:00:39 PM
  - Re: Here's a real question for you.... - SM - 8/29/2002 4:34:32 PM
    - Too heavy for SSTO. (n/t) (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 8/29/2002 5:12:52 PM
      - Re: What about a flyback booster that has wings and a jet engine? - SM - 8/29/2002 5:46:42 PM
        
        Re: Sure we have the Pegasus rocket - SM - 8/29/2002 5:49:35 PM
        
        Re: I'm so inspired by my own ideas that.... - SM - 8/29/2002 5:52:43 PM
        
        Re: Ok. Forget the rendering - SM - 8/29/2002 6:19:26 PM
        
        Re: Sure we have the Pegasus rocket - RobVG - 8/29/2002 8:48:10 AM
        
        Re: Yes, essentially - SM - 8/29/2002 10:29:44 AM
        
        Re: Artistic Model - SM - 8/29/2002 12:02:47 PM
        
        Re: Artistic Model - SM - 8/29/2002 1:02:41 PM

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