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Did Scaled Composites make the right choice? July 23, 2011 1:29 pm Jeff-Wash

 

  Mr Rutan, before he retired, decided that since a hybrid latex-NOX rocket motor worked well on Space Ship One, he would use a similar propulsion system on Space Ship Two.

There are many impatient (not-too-well-informed) space enthusiasts; young geeky kids who have never handled so much as a greasy wrench; who claim that he made a bad choice , what with the delay  in installation of a hydrid rocket motor in Space Ship Two.  I’m not sure if they have a valid grievance.

Did Mr. Rutan make the right choice or not?

  Did he make the right choice,

  • Speaking as the only young geeky space enthusiast here, could you please speak in detail on a few thing you've ... by VelociraptorBlade 2011-07-23 23:03:31
    • NOX is just shorthand for Nitrogen Oxygen compounds, like laughing gas (nitrous oxide) that is used to supply oxygen for combustion ... by Jeff-Wash 2011-07-25 12:02:29
      • ......... You're going to be very disappointed to see my next Goldilocks Gazette by VelociraptorBlade 2011-07-25 18:18:49
    • Speaking on behalf of a few people who have done considerably more than handle greasy wrenches, I don't think he ... by TB 2011-07-23 13:42:58

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