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To: dr_lew

I don’t understand your question.


11 posted on 11/24/2010 10:42:17 PM PST by NonZeroSum
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To: NonZeroSum

Well, what does physics have to say about the question of one big launch versus lots of little ones? A simple thought experiment: Compare, in your mind, 10 launches carrying N/10 lbs. of fuel as payload versus 1 launch of N lbs. of fuel as payload. Suppose you strap the 10 smaller rockets together ( in thought ) and regard them as one launch. How are we doing here?


12 posted on 11/24/2010 10:52:17 PM PST by dr_lew
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