The ultimate launcher.

Lee — 8/27/2008 1:48:22 AM (archived)

Energia. Until someone builds and uses a comprehensive and modular system like this, we're not going anywhere. Just imagine how much more powerful it could be if it was built by the US, using our advanced materials and manufacturing processes.

http://www.buran.fr/energia/img/Vulkan_concept_eng-grand.jpg

http://www.buran.fr/energia/img/vulkan-consti.jpg

http://www.buran.fr/bourane-buran/Photos/070-Sur%20le%20pas%20de%20tir-On%20the%20launch%20pad-bbur30.jpg

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The ultimate launcher. - Lee - 8/27/2008 1:48:22 AM
- that VULKAN is a BIG Mofo... - Adam - 8/27/2008 4:02:26 AM
  - re: that VULKAN is a BIG Mofo... - Marcus Massey - 8/29/2008 1:40:22 PM
    - It's measured in millimeters. (n/t) - Lee - 8/29/2008 4:21:41 PM
      - OK, now it makes more sense, but one dimension is actually labelled (cm). (n/t) (n/t) - Marcus Massey - 8/30/2008 8:25:51 PM
        
        Yeah, I saw that. - Lee - 8/31/2008 2:03:54 AM
  - Using a design like Energia/Vulcan - Lee - 8/27/2008 11:54:14 AM
    - Buran is a sweet design - Adam - 8/27/2008 10:04:17 PM
      - I'm putting my hopes on a resurgent Russia. - Lee - 8/27/2008 11:09:16 PM

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