Re: Falcon 1 Maiden Launch Delayed Until Dec
- From: "Pete Lynn" <pete@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005 01:57:00 GMT
"Alex Terrell" <alexterrell@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> If ever someone wants to bring back engines from
> orbit (as opposed to 1st stage engines) I suppose it
> might be cheaper to ditch the nozzle. Without the
> nozzle, the SSMEs might be recoverable in some sort
> of a pod.
How many SSMEs would fit in the shuttle cargo bay?
The sensible approach to me seems to be to develop a small general
purpose reusable orbiter and use the significant spare down mass
capability to return the engines from larger 'expendable' vehicles.
Presumably orbital disassembly is similar in nature to orbital assembly.
Pete.
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