If I'm not mistaken...

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Lee — 11/21/2006 2:49:15 AM (archived)

that is a standard Energia configuration. The Vulcan would use 6 or eight boosters, and I believe has an upper stage added to the top. The standard energia is a SSTO launcher...minus the boosters.

BTW, the picture is a rendering, note the shuttle crawler.

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Shuttle design influenced by the military - Raoul - 11/20/2006 8:07:12 PM
- I wouldn't mind seeing a larger shuttle built. - Lee - 11/20/2006 9:02:07 PM
  - re: I wouldn't mind seeing a larger shuttle built. - Laurie Street - 11/20/2006 10:40:50 PM
  - re:A larger shuttle - Raoul - 11/20/2006 9:38:10 PM
    - Now you're talking! - Lee - 11/20/2006 9:49:57 PM
  - re: I wouldn't mind seeing a larger shuttle built. - Jeff F - 11/20/2006 9:04:12 PM
    - CEV will not get us to Mars. - Lee - 11/20/2006 9:45:37 PM
      - re: CEV will not get us to Mars. - Jeff F - 11/21/2006 12:22:55 AM
      - the pic and website - Daniel - 11/20/2006 11:05:06 PM
        
        If I'm not mistaken... - Lee - 11/21/2006 2:49:15 AM

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