Using a design like Energia/Vulcan

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Lee — 8/27/2008 11:54:14 AM (archived)

There wouldn't be a need for retiring the shuttle in favor of another manned vehicle. We could have both. Energia can launch a shuttle type vehicle and a capsule type vehicle. By reconfiguring common elements, it can be used for a wide varity of tasks.

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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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