Iwonder what the shuttle stack would cost to launch a non-human carrying payload.

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Scott Evil — 2/19/2004 7:47:00 PM (archived)

Could that part of the program be salvaged to create a low-cost super-boster?

I'd change everything to liquid propellents though, and send the main tank right into orbit with the payload. At some point you could salvage the tanks in orbit, if for noting else than scrap metal.

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Is the Shuttle Grounded Forever - Jeffrey Bell Writes again! - Nick Hoffman - 2/19/2004 3:51:58 PM
- One can only hope... - Buck Galaxy - 2/19/2004 4:50:35 PM
  - Be careful about what you wish for - Gary - 2/19/2004 5:05:14 PM
    - CATS already exists, relatively speaking - Larry J - 2/19/2004 7:19:47 PM
      - Iwonder what the shuttle stack would cost to launch a non-human carrying payload. - Scott Evil - 2/19/2004 7:47:00 PM
        
        It depends - Larry J - 2/19/2004 8:37:53 PM
    - We've been working on CATS for decades - Buck Galaxy - 2/19/2004 5:33:07 PM
      - Careful, careful. (n/t) - Bowser - 2/20/2004 4:26:50 AM
      - Well said. BTW, FoxNews.com praises space prizes again today... - ~tax leech - 2/19/2004 8:39:00 PM
      - Buck, you big govt bashing conservative, you :) (n/t) - phil - 2/19/2004 6:17:57 PM
- I think it will fly again, but forget the 7-person crews... - Scott Evil - 2/19/2004 4:40:59 PM
  - Will the pathetic Shuttle survive Kerry or Edwards (who BOTH enjoy double digit leads over Bush now)? - ~tax leech - 2/19/2004 4:54:53 PM
    - Robert: This guy is spamming the Habitable Zone (n/t) - Say "No" to spam - 2/19/2004 5:09:18 PM
      - What makes that particular comment "spam?" I don't see it. (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 2/19/2004 5:41:13 PM
      - Are you a Shuttle-hugger or something? - ~tax leech - 2/19/2004 5:13:42 PM
- He thinks it's 5 to 1 against flying, AND the ISS will come down within 5 years. - Bowser - 2/19/2004 4:00:31 PM
  - looks like my case of Malt Whiskey is safe! - Nick Hoffman - 2/19/2004 4:02:30 PM
    - re: If you want my opinion - Success_Machine - 2/20/2004 5:31:14 AM

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