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Old 09-10-2022, 03:02 PM
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A.K.A. "the space shuttle"
That might work. SpaceX can tow it up to LEO then it can glide on in. Might cause a few traffic issues at big airports though.
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Old 09-10-2022, 04:43 PM
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That might work. SpaceX can tow it up to LEO then it can glide on in. Might cause a few traffic issues at big airports though.
How would you hold at Compton prior to LHR approach??????
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Old 09-10-2022, 06:18 PM
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How would you hold at Compton prior to LHR approach??????
Easy. Geostationary orbit
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Old 09-11-2022, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by icohftb View Post
Easy. Geostationary orbit
Well, that would make life easier for the air traffic controllers.
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Old 09-12-2022, 08:21 AM
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And what do we got on this thing, a Cuisinart?
The only thing traveling at "Ludicrous Speed" in this endeavor is money down the toilet!
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Old 09-12-2022, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Puckpilot78 View Post
The only thing traveling at "Ludicrous Speed" in this endeavor is money down the toilet!
What's the matter, Colonel Sanders? Chicken?

Keep firing, *******s!
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Old 09-20-2022, 10:21 AM
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Boom having trouble finding engine partners...

https://www.engadget.com/boom-engine...093618078.html
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Old 10-12-2022, 07:55 PM
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Put whatever the Millenium Falcon has on the Boom. Actually, if it can be “glider towed” up to a fast enough speed they can just use ramjet/scramjet engines, they are pretty simple, proven design.
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Old 10-12-2022, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Nucflash View Post
Put whatever the Millenium Falcon has on the Boom. Actually, if it can be “glider towed” up to a fast enough speed they can just use ramjet/scramjet engines, they are pretty simple, proven design.
So Chewbacca?
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Old 10-24-2022, 09:30 AM
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More discussion about Boom and their engine issue...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzyOIwjYK7E
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