SO WHY IS THE K-1 NOT FEASIBLE?
It is a relief to hear that "Pentagon space czar" Peter B. Teets has declared that fully reusable two-stage-to-orbit (TSTO) vehicles are currently beyond reach (AW&ST Nov. 24, p. 19). He can now finally enlighten us as to the fatal flaws in the Kistler Aerospace K-1 vehicle. This fully reusable TSTO...
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