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Article #6557Re: DC vs Shuttle capabilities
From: Edward V. Wright
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 16:53
Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1992 16:53
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In <1992Dec25.005451.4478@ke4zv.uucp> gary@ke4zv.uucp (Gary Coffman) writes: >Finally, an intelligent position on SSTO from Allen. I would quibble, >however, that while there are no known *theoretical* technical issues >unresolved, there remain numerous practical technical problems to >solve in the DC program. Gary, numerous practical technical problems arise in *every* engineering program. There is no reason to believe that there will be more practical technical problems involved in building DC than in building the B-777, except that you *want* to believe that is true. >That's the type of contingency for which less optimistic management >systems provide alternative actions and funding. History has shown that the only thing your "less optimistic management systems" provide is a string of excuses for why a project failed.
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