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DC spacecraft capabilities.

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From: Simon E. Booth
Date: Mon, 04 Jan 1993 02:36
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I know I've posted this before, but like I said that part of the thread
dissapeared from my site.

Here it is again, in case it actually did get out:

First, what is the cockpit/crew compartment configuration of the DC-series?
(for launch and landing, would the crew be seated vertically or horizontally?)

Would a DC spacecraft (properly provisioned of course) be capable of lunar
flight?  I know the landing gear would have to be strong enough for landing
on rough surfaces, but would the spacecraft have the range for such a flight?
For lunar landings, the craft would also have to be equiped with an airlock
and hatch at the base.

I get the impression that even if a DC isn't capable of a direct ascent flight
to the moon, extra fuel could be loaded in earth orbit.  Or perhaps a variant
designed especially for use in space only could be derived from the DC design.

What type of ground facilities would be needed?  I think it was mentioned here
a while back that the payload would be loaded inside a VAB, so would the large
shuttle type gantry structures be required, except perhaps for fueling?

Simon
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