So what we want then is a reliable, fairly cheap launch vehicle then? Something in order of the Saturn V or Energia? I can see for low earth orbit use,
sticking a reusable vehicle on top of a modified Saturn. A 1.5 stage vehicle..preferably with folding down jet engines. It might end up having the aerodynamics
of a powered glider, but better that than an unpowered glider.
Build a true spaceport in High Earth orbit...and then maufacturing facilities on the moon. From there missions to mars and the rest of the solar system should
be econmically feasible.
__________________
Into terror!, Into valour!
Charge ahead! No! Never turn
Yes, it's into the fire we fly
And the devil will burn!
- Scarlett Pimpernell
sticking a reusable vehicle on top of a modified Saturn. A 1.5 stage vehicle..preferably with folding down jet engines. It might end up having the aerodynamics
of a powered glider, but better that than an unpowered glider.
Build a true spaceport in High Earth orbit...and then maufacturing facilities on the moon. From there missions to mars and the rest of the solar system should
be econmically feasible.
__________________
Into terror!, Into valour!
Charge ahead! No! Never turn
Yes, it's into the fire we fly
And the devil will burn!
- Scarlett Pimpernell