Briefs: J-2X update; Continuity in Kazakhstan [Update]

The J-2X requires both substantial parts and materials upgrades from the J-2: Metal suit not same for NASA's J-2X engine- al.com - Oct.21.07 (via spacetoday.net).

T.L. James comments on the wisdom of "using heritage technology in a new way" versus using "enhanced existing hardware" : Thank You, Captain Obvious - MarsBlog - Oct.21.07
[Update Oct.22.07: Rand Simberg also comments on this issue.]
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Baikonur - a space aged town : Russia's Space City Frozen in Time - PhysOrg - Oct.21.07

Posted 10/21/07 | 21:52:45 by TopSpacer | Filed under: General

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