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From: al@ames.UUCP (Al Globus)
Newsgroups: net.space
Subject: Re: Private Space Miners
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Date: Thu, 7-Nov-85 20:30:36 EST
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> Pacific American Launch Services (Gary Hudsen) in design and construction of
> the reusable VTVL-SSTO Phoenix. Vessel is modular and refuelable, so unlike
> the shuttle, it can leave LEO. A Phoenix is projected to cost about the same
> as a 747. Completion supposedly by the early 1990's. Maybe you can book a
> flight to watch NASA put up it's space station.
> 

Does anyone know what Gary Hudsen's experience in space flight is?  As
far as I can tell he's blown up one booster on the launch pad and that,
aside from studies, is it.  Does he have experienced people on his
staff?  I.e., I'd like to believe he can pull off Phoenix but have
no reason to think he can.  Ever hopeful (but very skeptical) ...