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Sounds like a new form of ICBMs - reusable ICBMs. I wonder what technology like this would mean for the US’ nuclear arsenal and the cost and complexity of main
by louwhopley 6y ago
Sounds like a new form of ICBMs - reusable ICBMs.
I wonder what technology like this would mean for the US’ nuclear arsenal and the cost and complexity of maintenance thereof?
- garmaine 6y agoWhy would you ever need a reusable ICBM? Edit: also note that this isn’t an ICBM as the term is usually understood. A missile needs to be able to be launched at a moment’s notice by a small group of airmen. They use storable propellants, or quick fueling technology to launch within minutes of getting the order in any weather conditions, from one of many secret or mobile locations. A Falcon 9 on the other hand requires a mini army of engineers, hundreds of millions of dollars of range equipment, and good weather to launch.
- klathzazt 6y agoThis is exactly what I'm concerned about. Do we really want anyone launching ICBMs? I doubt any adversary would take too kindly to these types of launches- and considering their trajectories, they may appear to be attacks.