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A comment on The Tyranny of the Rocket Equation (2012). Parent comment
Does Skylon fit the bill?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skylon_(spacecraft)
It pushes the limits of materials and design. But I think a reusable 2-stage rocket—as boring as it sounds—will end up working better in the near term. It can be done with safe margins.
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Does Skylon fit the bill?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skylon_(spacecraft)
It pushes the limits of materials and design. But I think a reusable 2-stage rocket—as boring as it sounds—will end up working better in the near term. It can be done with safe margins.