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To: BenLurkin

Well we can always catch a ride with China or Russia.


8 posted on 08/30/2022 3:14:01 PM PDT by Dogbert41 (Fill your lamps!)
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To: Dogbert41
Well we can always catch a ride with China or Russia.

No, we can't. Neither of them has a Moon capable manned rocket. The job might be doable with Falcon Heavy, but it's neither man-rated, nor big enough to do the job in one launch. Nothing else is close.

If all you want is LEO, Falcon 9 + Crew Dragon is currently your best bet.

48 posted on 08/30/2022 5:00:06 PM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the peopIe to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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