/sci/ - Science & Math

>>12296804
The shuttle was probably 20 years ahead of its time, which is why it lasted for 30 years of operation.

>>12296798
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Pluto
>Little to no fallout would be created as the reactor elements would have to be resistant to the airstream in order to function for any time.

WTF why did we ever stop building these things if they can SSTO horizontally? Is it because they need HEU?

>>12257399
And then somebody says "hey wait a minute, why don't we slap some SRBs on the side to make up for the low sea level thrust!" without going the logical next step and just making the SRBs (or kerolox boosters) the entire first stage.

>>12208569
It would've been even cooler with a manned capsule or a spaceplane on top. Now the closest we're going to get to that configuration is SLS, or Vulcan Chubby with a Dreamchaser.

>>12208574
hurr durr durr durr

>>12201190
>Should I keep the rocket material looking like stone
Yes, for maximum silliness.
>Also, any ideas for what to depict for the stained glass windows?
Shuttles and other space angels.

>>12175445
The Shuttle. Dangerous and expensive it might have been, but it WAS pretty.