I'm not suggesting SSTO, I'm just saying that it might be more useful than a straight-up capsule design for the return from orbit at the velocities
described for the Mars mission - the one where re-entry would "rip the wings off of" a shuttle-like design.
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Sucrose Octanitrate.
Proof positive that with sufficient motivation, you can make anything explode.
described for the Mars mission - the one where re-entry would "rip the wings off of" a shuttle-like design.
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Sucrose Octanitrate.
Proof positive that with sufficient motivation, you can make anything explode.