Re: Space Questions and more..

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From: Mary Shafer
Date: Wed, 06 Jan 1993 16:30

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On 6 Jan 93 12:29:12 GMT, nsmca@acad3.alaska.edu said:

MA> When DCX flys, why not use it as a way to lift a small payload such as the
MA> "solar Sail Race" contestants into space? That is if the contestants are
MA> unmanned..

Probably because DC-X is only going to 30,000 ft.  This is not
space.  737s go higher (cheaper, too).
--
Mary Shafer  DoD #0362 KotFR NASA Dryden Flight Research Facility, Edwards, CA
shafer@rigel.dfrf.nasa.gov                    Of course I don't speak for NASA
 "A MiG at your six is better than no MiG at all."  Unknown US fighter pilot

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From: shafer@rigel.dfrf.nasa.gov (Mary Shafer)
Subject: Re: Space Questions and more..
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