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   Would it be possible to build one enormous single stage solid launcher and   
   offset the cost of the quantities involved by the saving on the   
   technological costs of multi-stage elements in a conventional launcher?   
      
   What I mean is, an oversized "Minuteman" type with a guidance (payload)head   
   using transverse thrusters to control it's attitude?   
      
      
   I'm looking at the low cost of propellant materials in enormous quantity.   
   There would be a payoff in reliability due to the simplicity of the system.   
      
   TIA   
      
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