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1 posted on 04/15/2013 9:30:29 AM PDT by Freeport
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To: Freeport

I wish them luck, but I cannot help snickering when I see the “Virgin” on the tail. Somehow I cannot associate science with the clown running that outfit.

Of course, he has hired good engineers, and they’ll hopefully make up for the typical pop culture dorkiness.


2 posted on 04/15/2013 9:35:32 AM PDT by Da Coyote
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The 'feathered' flight thing is incredible to watch. Makes perfect sense but odd as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEmLOU8zTSE
4 posted on 04/15/2013 9:39:07 AM PDT by Obama_Is_Sabotaging_America (PRISON AT BENGHAZI?????)
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I’m just a dumb unemployed schlub, but I fear that one of both of the wings will snap off during re-entry.

Some kinds of designs simply can’t be scaled up for some reason.

But I defer to knowledgeable FReepers on the subject for now.


7 posted on 04/15/2013 10:00:26 AM PDT by BenLurkin (This is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire; or both)
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