tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6187283865762067835.post7286779132486475973..comments2023-09-28T08:04:00.434-05:00Comments on ZZakk's Lab: NASA's Grand Plan BKenKzakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05515143814425605764noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6187283865762067835.post-43739783910599310922009-06-26T14:42:43.279-05:002009-06-26T14:42:43.279-05:00I have a lot to say on this subject, but composed ...I have a lot to say on this subject, but composed the post online between 1am & 3am last night. Shuttle Kvetch was a product of months.<br /><br />As the article mentions, there is still growth potential for this system, such as the performance gain with the 5 segment SRB that's currently giving ARES program fits.<br />OTOH; NASA should've developed the 5 segment SRB years ago for the standard STS. <br />Of course the bigger SRB's would support the takeoff weight of an optional longer fuel tank for some real serious reach.KenKzakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05515143814425605764noreply@blogger.com