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In reference to reader Tom Megna’s letter, “Capsule Calvacade” (AW&ST July 5, p. 8), please note that spaceplanes appear attractive for science fiction, but are inefficient in terms of energy. We need to adhere to some basic principles of physics, in particular: All existing propulsion systems are...

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