Comments on NASA Rail Launch In Supermarionation
Where should we look to find new ideas on how to get spacecraft into orbit? I'll give you three guesses. (Read
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"And did you know that NASA already has a sophisticated rail system at the Kennedy Space Center?
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(Bill Christensen 12/20/2010 2:39:40 PM)
"NASA also has a 3 stage system on the drawing boards, using the rail, q high speed jet/scramjet stage and a rocket stage. Max acceleration is 3g's so this will be human compatible. They predict this will be capable of 24 hours turnaround."
(Dewtey 12/21/2010 5:31:37 AM)
"Single stage to orbit or GTFO."
( 12/28/2010 2:49:02 AM)
Illustrating Classic Heinlein With AI
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Deflector Plasma Screen For Drones ala Star Wars
'If the enemy persists in attacking or even intensifies their power, the density of the plasma in space will suddenly increase, causing it to reflect most of the incoming energy like a mirror.'