Re: Delta 4 Heavy -- the engine for humans beyond LEO?

davida_at_cwo.com
Date: 12/14/04 

Date: 13 Dec 2004 20:03:51 -0800

Well, we've had Titan IVs with similar capability for just a little
higher cost per launch, so I wouldn't consider this a major leap
forward.

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