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Re: Transit Time to Mars
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Wed, 15 Dec 1999 22:35:47 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.geek, Bruce Schlickbernd writes:
Solid fuel rockets are essentially big fireworks: ya light 'em and they
burn until nothing is left.  They are great bang for your buck, but they
don't last long.  And in your scenario, you still have to get the boosters
up to the space station.

OK, can that idea then.  So, what about flour and water mixtures?  :o)

--Todd



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  Re: Transit Time to Mars
 
(...) Paper mache rockets? The delivery system burns up with the fuel it contains? __ :-O (Edvard Munch's "The Scream") -- Bruce (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)

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  Re: Transit Time to Mars
 
(...) Solid fuel rockets are essentially big fireworks: ya light 'em and they burn until nothing is left. They are great bang for your buck, but they don't last long. And in your scenario, you still have to get the boosters up to the space station. (...) (25 years ago, 15-Dec-99, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)

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