This will become the norm, if not replaced by single-stage-to-orbit space planes that can routinely launch from, and recover to, runways.
The big deal with the space shuttle was that it was reusable. A "space truck". Every time it got reused it cut overall payload-to-orbit costs. That made getting payloads into orbit about $1,000 per pound of payload.
Did you watch the mission timer? The whole process, from launching a payload to orbit, to the booster being recovered was less that 8 minutes. The faster they can recover the boosters and refurbish them, the lower the overall costs of getting things into orbit. The goal is for boosters to be turned around and ready for reuse within an hour of being recovered.
Imagine two pads, one just for launching, and another just for recovery, launching and recovering multiple times every day.
Creating reusable, long-duration space flight systems is a major hurdle in finally establishing ourselves as an interplanetary species. Which is kind of a big deal.
In spite of the enormous "parasitic drag factor" of both the jews AND the niggers.
Because of us.gov contracts, he's only ALLOWED to employ US citizens, but the doj.gov is suing him for NOT hiring non-citizens.
[ + ] Master_Foo
[ - ] Master_Foo -2 points 8 monthsOct 13, 2024 10:19:59 ago (+0/-2)
Fake and Gay Confirmed!
[ + ] BulletStopper
[ - ] BulletStopper 3 points 8 monthsOct 13, 2024 10:41:29 ago (+3/-0)*
There is only ever one "first".
This will become the norm, if not replaced by single-stage-to-orbit space planes that can routinely launch from, and recover to, runways.
The big deal with the space shuttle was that it was reusable. A "space truck". Every time it got reused it cut overall payload-to-orbit costs.
That made getting payloads into orbit about $1,000 per pound of payload.
Did you watch the mission timer? The whole process, from launching a payload to orbit, to the booster being recovered was less that 8 minutes.
The faster they can recover the boosters and refurbish them, the lower the overall costs of getting things into orbit.
The goal is for boosters to be turned around and ready for reuse within an hour of being recovered.
Imagine two pads, one just for launching, and another just for recovery, launching and recovering multiple times every day.
Creating reusable, long-duration space flight systems is a major hurdle in finally establishing ourselves as an interplanetary species. Which is kind of a big deal.
In spite of the enormous "parasitic drag factor" of both the jews AND the niggers.
Because of us.gov contracts, he's only ALLOWED to employ US citizens, but the doj.gov is suing him for NOT hiring non-citizens.
Meanwhile, over at NASA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vj19SEikndI
[ + ] observation1
[ - ] observation1 0 points 8 monthsOct 13, 2024 12:57:26 ago (+0/-0)
https://www.voat.xyz/viewpost?postid=670bd9c57a29c&commentid=670be2cc493cd
[ + ] BulletStopper
[ - ] BulletStopper 0 points 8 monthsOct 14, 2024 01:36:12 ago (+0/-0)*
(for certain reduced values of the word "think")
Oh, wait. Yes, I can.
But you'll need access to a Thermo Fisher ThemIS transmission electron microscope to be able to see it.
[ + ] big_fat_dangus
[ - ] big_fat_dangus 2 points 8 monthsOct 13, 2024 10:45:03 ago (+2/-0)
[ + ] FacelessOne
[ - ] FacelessOne 2 points 8 monthsOct 13, 2024 10:58:24 ago (+2/-0)
[ + ] 9000timesempty
[ - ] 9000timesempty 1 point 8 monthsOct 13, 2024 12:38:23 ago (+1/-0)
[ + ] TheNoticing
[ - ] TheNoticing 1 point 8 monthsOct 13, 2024 14:05:07 ago (+1/-0)