XPost: sci.space.shuttle, sci.space.policy   
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   "Paul F. Dietz" wrote:   
      
   > Richard Schumacher wrote:   
   >   
   > > The engine geometry until recently didn't work, but at least it was clear   
   that hydrogen can sustain a   
   > > sufficiently rapid flame front.  Hydrocarbons don't, which eventually will   
   drive the fanatics toward that   
   > > other old money-sink day-dream, pulse-detonation engines.   
   >   
   > Or toward on-board reforming of the hydrocarbons into things like CO, H2,   
   and acetylene.   
      
   You devil, you :_>  A way to make the vehicle even *more* difficult and   
   expensive!  Yes, the fans probably will   
   try that tack.   
      
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