Briefs: SSME apps; Ares V and science apps; Lunar dust cleaner

Mr. X discusses rumors of new applications for the Space Shuttle Main Engines: A Reprieve for SSME? - Chair Force Engineer - Jan.21.09
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He also notes that while using the Ares V for science payloads like a big telescope might be exciting, "the inherent fiscal inefficiencies of the Ares system will not be fixed through the addition of an occasional science mission to the manifest" : New Moon Rocket Could Launch Giant Space Telescopes - SPACE.com - Jan.21.09
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Some interesting ideas for handling lunar dust: Lunar dust buster will keep moon base spotless - New Scientist - Jan.21.09

Posted 01/22/09 | 10:05:11 by TopSpacer | Filed under: Space Technology

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reprive is a good article--Ares looked good but will prove to be way too expensive. it will fly less than the shuttle and take over 50% of NASA's budget. No-one can afford to operate a viricheal at that level!

Posted by PHILLIP at 01/22/09 10:38:00

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