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?
Even though I'm a bit of a hippie who doesn't really like these things, wouldn't a nuclear based propuslion system be possible? Nuclear reactor heats pressurised water and steam is ejected or something like that?
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NASA unveils new spaceflight rocket
14/09/2011 07:50:09 PM
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I wanted to be happy but I have to say I am a little sad.
14/09/2011 08:48:53 PM
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I have to agree
14/09/2011 10:05:08 PM
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Uh huh.
14/09/2011 10:11:09 PM
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It does say in the article ...
14/09/2011 10:20:19 PM
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We don't use petroleum in most rockets and never have used them much
14/09/2011 10:53:14 PM
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Hi Guys!
15/09/2011 01:44:13 AM
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do you really believe a space elevator is doable with current materials?
15/09/2011 05:45:01 AM
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