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I did a bit more googling and Delta rockets are also built horizontally and raised. A Delta IV is bigger (or at least taller) than the space shuttle launch syst
by hugh3 16y ago
I did a bit more googling and Delta rockets are also built horizontally and raised. A Delta IV is bigger (or at least taller) than the space shuttle launch system, so size isn't the issue.
- rbanffy 16y agoI think payload integration with the Deltas is done with the vehicle standing in launch position. But my knowledge on this matters is, too, very much reliant on what Google can find me. That's one career switch I would consider seriously.