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To: narby

I see no advantage in having a crew.

There is nothing they can do that couldn't be done remotely, and the environmental/life-support systems would only add weight and take up valuable space.


7 posted on 03/06/2006 8:49:12 AM PST by SteveMcKing
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To: SteveMcKing

I have a hunch that this might form part of our missile defense program; the US has talked before about actually shooting down ballistic missiles in space.


9 posted on 03/06/2006 8:50:57 AM PST by justinellis329
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To: SteveMcKing

> I see no advantage in having a crew.

Decison-making, especially important with a recallable, nuke-armed vehicle. With an ICBM, you're comitted the moment you hit the "launch" button. With a manned bomber, you're comitted the moment the weapon leaves the bomber.


21 posted on 03/06/2006 9:41:30 AM PST by orionblamblam (A furore Normannorum libra nos, Domine)
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