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ftlwright

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Registered: 2004-11-17

Posts: 61

Re: astronautica cost article

http://astronautix.com/articles/costhing.htm

Found this article to be an interesting, accessible read with respect to launch cost and price.  I have a few nitpicks, but it does give you a good indication why Ares I should turn out well (excellent shelf life, less support) and some of the false assumptions made in the past.