September 20, 2003
Alternative Launch Concept

A potential booster concept not likely to win approval any time soon.

Update: More here.

This project has the makings of a great alternative-history tale. What if it had been built and flown, and had gone off-course over L.A. as feared?

Posted by T.L. James on September 20, 2003 10:28 PM

Comments

The unfortunate thing that was lost in the (wholly justified) deep-six-ing of this concept was a nearly flight-weight 600 MW nuclear reactor!!! Just imagine what a modern 'copy' of that would enable if used as the basis of a s/c engine.

But, yes, it would make a good basis for a "Failsafe" type movie.

- Eric.



Posted by: Eric S. at September 22, 2003 03:46 PM