From: foo@bar.baz.invalid.retro.com   
      
   Gordon D. Pusch  wrote:   
   > No, because even a _supersonic_ separation of two vehicles at any   
   > significant atmospheric density is not merely difficult, but   
   > outright =DANGEROUS= !!!  Attempting a separation at hypersonic   
   > velocities, with every leading-edge surface experiencing absurdly   
   > high dynamic pressures while glowing red to white hot, is an   
   > exercise only for insane lunatics. Look it up near the top of the   
   > list of "Stupid Things You Will Not Live Through If You Attempt."   
      
   What was the atmosphereic density going to be for separation of HyperX   
   (wasn't that the name of the hypersonic test vehicle that was to be   
   boosted by a Pegasus dropped from a B52?)   
      
   rick jones   
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