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I have to agree LadyLorraine Send a noteboard - 14/09/2011 10:05:08 PM
It doesn't even look like they've really changed that much in the first place. Is there really no model better for launching shit into orbit than a GIGANTIC SPACE CYLINDER?

And I have to wonder if half the reason why we can't get more from our rockets is actually related to the pressure put on by oil lobbies that keeps petroleum fuel sources predominant. These rockets are fueled by a petroleum product, yes? I don't know anything about this, but if we powered them with something else, would you get more "bang" for your buck that would enable us to shoot up something besides clunky tubes of steel?
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NASA unveils new spaceflight rocket Nate - 14/09/2011 07:50:09 PM 871 Views
I wanted to be happy but I have to say I am a little sad. random thoughts - 14/09/2011 08:48:53 PM 390 Views
I hear ya. Dannymac - 14/09/2011 09:25:38 PM 364 Views
I have to agree LadyLorraine - 14/09/2011 10:05:08 PM 395 Views
Uh huh. Stephen - 14/09/2011 10:11:09 PM 378 Views
That's a nucear thermal rocket Isaac - 14/09/2011 11:07:02 PM 472 Views
they did look at using nukes to launch a space ship random thoughts - 15/09/2011 03:48:32 AM 551 Views
It does say in the article ... Nate - 14/09/2011 10:20:19 PM 417 Views
We don't use petroleum in most rockets and never have used them much Isaac - 14/09/2011 10:53:14 PM 413 Views
Cool. Nate - 14/09/2011 11:04:39 PM 378 Views
Re: Cool. Isaac - 14/09/2011 11:47:33 PM 543 Views
ah fair enough about the fuel LadyLorraine - 14/09/2011 10:57:30 PM 407 Views
I guess it could come for oil but it doesn't have to random thoughts - 15/09/2011 03:45:02 AM 336 Views
Cracking water into H2 and O2 takes a lot of energy aerocontrols - 15/09/2011 05:33:48 AM 414 Views
I was hoping for something Enterprise-shaped. *NM* TaskmasterJack - 14/09/2011 10:55:41 PM 162 Views
You too? *NM* Jeordam - 14/09/2011 11:31:06 PM 179 Views
Hi Guys! aerocontrols - 15/09/2011 01:44:13 AM 637 Views
Re: Hi Guys! Isaac - 15/09/2011 02:07:11 AM 497 Views
Oh cool!! Darth_Katie - 15/09/2011 04:07:13 AM 525 Views
Re: Oh cool!! aerocontrols - 15/09/2011 05:28:31 AM 525 Views
do you really believe a space elevator is doable with current materials? random thoughts - 15/09/2011 05:45:01 AM 368 Views
No aerocontrols - 15/09/2011 12:30:51 PM 362 Views
I can't even imagine you guys out at NASA must feel random thoughts - 15/09/2011 02:59:18 PM 401 Views
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