Re: Russia's Clipper

"Mark J Underwood" <mark.j.underwoodremovethisbit@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
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> I understood the 'Clipper' to be a joint ESA/ Russian venture.

Initially it was a Russian project, but they're welcoming anyone
with a good technology base and money--especially money. ESA
would be a logical partner, since they're building an R-7 pad at
Kourou that could launch Kliper. Japan appears interested, also.

China is no doubt paying attention, but is likely too committed
to Shenzou. India? Corporate interests? A consortium of filthy
rich individuals with a yen to travel?

Kliper might be the DC-3 of manned spaceflight.

--Damon

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