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Re:SpaceX wins $440M contract with NASA to develop Space Shu... by TeMPOraL on Saturday August 04, 2012 @04:13AM (#4337916)
Because we have new materials, new technologies, and 40 years of experience with space plane design and operations, that's why.
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Re:SpaceX wins $440M contract with NASA to develop Space Shu... by kingkawn on Saturday August 04, 2012 @10:21AM (#4338515)
The U-2 spy plane is in service after the retirement of its original replacement.
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Re:SpaceX wins $440M contract with NASA to develop Space Shu... by InclinedPlane on Saturday August 04, 2012 @10:57AM (#4338608)
The B-52 is still a heavily used part of the US heavy bomber fleet and current plans are to keep it in service until 2040 and perhaps beyond (which is longer than the B-1b is planned to be in service).
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