What's Ahead in Aerospace and Defense: Shuttle-derived system could launch 150,000 pounds

SHUTTLE DERIVED: A space shuttle-derived heavy-lift launch vehicle - consisting of the external tank, solid rocket boosters (SRB), and a cargo module in place of the current orbiter - could lift 150,000 pounds to orbit, according to Mike Kahn, vice president of space operations for SRB manufacturer...

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