Bimese Two Stage to Orbit (TSTO) using conventional rockets

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Gary — 2/4/2004 6:46:06 PM (archived)

Scramjets were disqualified as a means for Cheap Access To Space (CATS) after the X-30 (NASP) program got canned. I discussed the technical reasons in an earlier post (see below). IMHO, the only near term technology for CATS is the "bimese" Two Stage to Orbit (TSTO) concept based upon conventional rocket motors (non-air breathing). Bimese TSTO is an old idea (Max Faget and people like him tried to sell the idea in the 70s). Google "TSTO bimese" if you want to learn more.
Gary

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What do you see as the long-term solution for low cost space flight? (If there is any at all.) My personal choice is the (sc)ramjet. (n/t) - David F Mayer - 2/4/2004 5:40:00 PM
- Whatever the solution, the essential step is that the hardware be totally reusable with minimal turnaround time and maintenance costs. - David F Mayer - 2/5/2004 1:35:16 PM
  - Some people exactly the opposite - Larry J - 2/5/2004 9:38:34 PM
- re: What do you see as the long-term solution for low cost space flight? (If there is any at all.) My personal choice is the (sc)ramjet. - John Carmack - 2/5/2004 3:34:19 AM
- re: ELV launched from the equator (n/t) - Raoul - 2/4/2004 6:59:03 PM
- Bimese Two Stage to Orbit (TSTO) using conventional rockets - Gary - 2/4/2004 6:46:06 PM
- Living off the land - REB - 2/4/2004 6:13:03 PM

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