Wondering....

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Wondering....

Raoul — 8/28/2008 8:27:00 PM (archived)

Is it that terrible for the US to depend on another country for its human access to space?

There is no strategic issue, after all....

The US has seemingly abandoned commercial launchers (for GEO) (the satellites are regularly being sent to GEO with an Ariane 5 rocket). Is there a US commercial launcher in sight?

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Why it is better to stop shuttle flights when expected - Raoul - 8/28/2008 6:44:34 PM
- B-52's Flying After 50 yrs, Herky Birds, A-10 Warthogs - carl - 8/29/2008 5:12:52 PM
- re: Why it is better to stop shuttle flights when expected - dwc - 8/28/2008 10:00:16 PM
  - I don't think NASA has answers to those questions (n/t) - Raoul - 8/28/2008 10:32:51 PM
- It is entirely a question of what we need vs. what's available. - alcaray - 8/28/2008 7:35:45 PM
  - Wondering.... - Raoul - 8/28/2008 8:27:00 PM
    - Nobody wants to see their country lose the ability to supply a need. - alcaray - 8/29/2008 5:37:36 AM
    - Space X - phil - 8/28/2008 11:57:59 PM
      - Credible? - Raoul - 8/29/2008 8:11:30 AM

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