From: jimdavis2@earthlink.net   
      
   Ken Wallewein wrote:   
      
   > What is it about space launches that makes rockets better, and   
   > what is it that is different about atmospheric flight that   
   > makes jets better?   
      
   Short answer: space launches are acceleration missions while   
   atmospheric flights are predominantly cruise missions.   
      
   Jim Davis   
      
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