I was attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ. in Daytona at that time. We paused a class I was in to stand outside and watch. At 73 seconds, we knew what had happened.
What's old is new again. These launch vehicle plans are a lot older than 2.5 years! I worked on the National Launch System in the early 90's (the project began in the 80's) and some concepts used shuttle components for heavy launch cargo vehicles.
Aaah. Killed by a short-sighted Congress., we coulda had this years ago.
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I was attending Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ. in Daytona at that time. We paused a class I was in to stand outside and watch. At 73 seconds, we knew what had happened.
What's old is new again. These launch vehicle plans are a lot older than 2.5 years! I worked on the National Launch System in the early 90's (the project began in the 80's) and some concepts used shuttle components for heavy launch cargo vehicles. Aaah. Killed by a short-sighted Congress., we coulda had this years ago.