A lot of "ifs" here, but if STOL electric short range airliners become economically practical, they should pretty much put an end to all the yammering about "high speed rail."
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I've come down with something, third time in 2025 I've been sick (most years I get by with 0 or at most 1 bout of serious illness). Today I'm *deep* into the "headache, body ache and extreme fatigue" stage. Not helpful when I have stuff to do (like scan an F-14 IMI brochure).
A painting found at the NASA HQ archive years back depicting a Dyna Soar re-entering the atmosphere. This was an earlier design, launched sub-orbitally rather than orbitally.
Having been wrapped up in knots dealing with tech support, customer service and the like who could not adequately understand English, I support this. I'm sure the Indian IT sector could pivot to support China, Russia and Iran.
Having been wrapped up in knots dealing with tech support, customer service and the like who could not adequately understand English, I support this. I'm sure the Indian IT sector could pivot to support China, Russia and Iran.
Buh? Dressing up for modern men means not simply being a snappy dresser, but demonstrating dignity and restraint. An outfit like this is appropriate for someone ordering Sardaukar forces to strike an enemy barony, but would look damned silly on a modern American.
Buh? Dressing up for modern men means not simply being a snappy dresser, but demonstrating dignity and restraint. An outfit like this is appropriate for someone ordering Sardaukar forces to strike an enemy barony, but would look damned silly on a modern American.
I remember when the experts talked smack about SpaceX's chances of success and, more, the economics of booster recovery. Now, SpaceX is about to conduct their 500th Falcon 9 booster landing.
Hope to soon see something similar for Superheavy.
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