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> We need to have a viable heavy rocket launch capability in the US at any given time Well we don't have that. SLS isn't it and never will be. The most SLS c
by lupusreal 1y ago
> We need to have a viable heavy rocket launch capability in the US at any given time
Well we don't have that. SLS isn't it and never will be. The most SLS can be is a heavy lift rocket that can be used once every few years with a lot of upfront notice. Certainly not "launch capable" at "any given time".
- matthewdgreen 1y agoI don’t think “at any given time” means we have an asteroid intercept mission sitting around on standby, although that’d be nice. I think it means “the capability exists and can be rushed to readiness over a series of weeks or months, at virtually unlimited cost.” Not sure that’s possible any other way. I would be fine with canceling SLS once good heavy lift alternatives are available, though.