Skylon SSTO

http://groups.google.co.uk/group/rec.aviation.military/browse_frm/thread/200dc85637b01ffc/0b72ab9a2128798f?lnk=raot&hl=en#0b72ab9a2128798f

I found this thread in rec.aviation.military I think in view of the
discussions over Biglow launch vehicles SSTO, DSTO etc. I think it more
appropriate here.

Do people :-

a) Have any knowledge of this?
b) Would it be a good idea?

My personal opinion is that it is a little weak on reentry. I would
prefer something a little bit more heat resistant than plastic and
carbon fiber. My preference would be to go for a DSTO which has in
point of fact been suggested in the thread.


- Ian Parker

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Relevant Pages

  • Re: Skylon SSTO
    ... discussions over Biglow launch vehicles SSTO, DSTO etc. ... And NASA, having failed to build a reusable spacecraft safe enough for the average pet rabbit, is now determined to engage in a program of questionable utility involving disposable rocketry, thus ensuring that no useful progress towards a genuine reusable SSTO occurs any time soon. ...
    (sci.space.policy)
  • Re: Skylon SSTO
    ... discussions over Biglow launch vehicles SSTO, DSTO etc. ... spending on space launch is waste of space. ...
    (sci.space.policy)
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