Vision of the three Rs: Regular, Reliable and Reusable
- From: "Totorkon" <aertrion@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 15 Feb 2007 17:01:05 -0800
What if a 'vision for space exploitation' were to replace W's VSE.
It is the first step to LEO that requires the giant leap. I don't
know how to set a goal like, 'to deliver a thousand tons per year into
orbit, with a price ceiling of $1K/Kg' , and make it sound as
inspiring as 'landing a man on the moon', but it would be more
practical; serving as a robust foundation for exploration, science
and possible commertial ventures.
What would be the best way to accomplish this? A half dozen, ten ton
payload, frequent flyer flybacks, or a couple of heavys with a two
month turnaround? Anyone up for this game of 'IF', as in 'what if the
first goal is to establish the means'?
The parallel goal would be to establish demand, but that's another
subject.
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