That better be a big sleeve.
https://heinleinsociety.org/thsnexus/ |
|
| The DC-X Lives! https://heinleinsociety.org/thsnexus/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=1450 |
Page 1 of 1 |
| Author: | PeterScott [ Mon Jul 08, 2013 7:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | The DC-X Lives! |
| Author: | JamesGifford [ Tue Jul 09, 2013 5:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The DC-X Lives! |
Unless you meant to link to an article about prison strikes, the link is bad. |
|
| Author: | JackKelly [ Tue Jul 09, 2013 7:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The DC-X Lives! |
I was expecting an article about the DC-10. |
|
| Author: | PeterScott [ Wed Jul 10, 2013 5:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The DC-X Lives! |
Oops, paste fail. Edited. Try again please. |
|
| Author: | JackKelly [ Wed Jul 10, 2013 5:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The DC-X Lives! |
That is so freaking completely awesome. Seems to go a long way toward realizing Heinlein's vision of single-stage rocket ships. Thanks for sharing. |
|
| Author: | JamesGifford [ Wed Jul 10, 2013 6:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The DC-X Lives! |
Way cool to watch, but two words occur to me: fuel costs. The problem with this kind of design is that as much fuel, or more, is required for landing as for takeoff. I can't envision a working model that would have a meaningful payload and carry enough fuel for even a single takeoff and landing with safety reserves. Until and unless we develop propulsion systems with much greater delta-vee per pound, unpowered descent and landing will be the only workable spaceflight option. I know, I'm such a wet blanket. |
|
| Author: | PeterScott [ Wed Jul 10, 2013 11:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The DC-X Lives! |
| Author: | jeepojiii [ Wed Jul 10, 2013 2:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The DC-X Lives! |
That better be a big sleeve.
|
|
| Author: | beamjockey [ Wed Jul 10, 2013 3:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The DC-X Lives! |
| Page 1 of 1 | All times are UTC - 8 hours |
| Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group http://www.phpbb.com/ |
|