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To: hoagy62

It would cost 20M just to put a rocket on a pad.
Make it 50m and they'll have their buggy.

2 posted on 09/13/2007 12:56:48 PM PDT by MaxMax (God Bless America)

To: MaxMax

That’s what I was wondering, if someone could even DO the mission for under $20million.

Meanwhile Hollyweird keeps churning out remakes for $50-150million in production/advertising expenses.

3 posted on 09/13/2007 12:59:06 PM PDT by weegee (NO THIRD TERM. America does not need another unconstitutional Clinton co-presidency.)

To: MaxMax

Modern lighter materials, and more powerful boosters than the 1960s technology should help bring the costs down.

Also, it would help a lot if an early rocket stage could use atmospheric oxygen rather than hauling its own.

All that said, a $200 million dollar prize would make the endeavor have nearly guaranteed profitability.

5 posted on 09/13/2007 1:18:54 PM PDT by dan1123 (You are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. --Jesus)

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