Re: Apollo 2.0 Concept Unworkable?

At this point nasa should build the long considered shuttle C using the
existing pads, engines etc. keep the same form to lower costs, get rid
of the APUs and basically build a cargo version of the shuttle that has
2 variants

one a one way all cargo for the heaviest loads

two a less capable cargo version with return autoland to bring back
things to earth

the third would be a CEV launched on a expendable.... for basic manned
ops and occasionaly small cargo runs

then build lots of missions that could go on the shuttle Cs

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