Chris Bergin - 30/4/2005 12:33 PMThey built the launch facility at Edwards. Was totally constructed and ready. No idea if it's still there.
FransonUK - 1/10/2005 10:30 AMAwww, they look cute!
nacnud - 1/10/2005 10:11 AMI just found this on Defense Tech, Marines in Spaaaaaaaaace!Could be one of the things that the X-33 could be used for.Also see the presentation form xprizenews.org.
I was thinking in terms of using X-33 techfor the RTLS booster stage, rather than developing the Venture Star as part ofthis architecture.The X-43 and X-33 would be tech demonstrators as originally envisaged.Still that a lot of money to get people there a few hours earlier...
nacnud - 1/10/2005 11:11 AMI just found this on Defense Tech, Marines in Spaaaaaaaaace!Could be one of the things that the X-33 could be used for.Also see the presentation form xprizenews.org.
Bruce H - 1/10/2005 11:33 AMAnd my personal thought on USAF requirements? A bomber.
JamesSpaceFlight - 1/10/2005 11:49 AMFar too fanciful for my liking.
Is there ever going to be a viable SSTO?