The Space Review: Can single-stage-to-orbit disrupt spaceflight?

SSTO flight IS impossible UNLESS you the off with empty LOX tanks. Thismmediately reduces take off mass by 65 to 70%!! However there is just one unique flight corridor for inflight "relocong" that enables direct ascent from earth to orbit in a single stage. For comprehensive details download "Critical Factors Affecting the Design of Reusable Spaceplanes" a JBIS publication and Lead Paper

http://www.thespacereview.com/article/3815/1


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