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From: fisher@dvinci.DEC (Burns Fisher, MRO3-1/E13, 231-4108)
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Subject: Getting back to the cape
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Date: Thu, 19-Apr-84 09:04:27 EST
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Posted: Thu Apr 19 09:04:27 1984
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Raven1!bluejay> Why not put a tank in the cargo bay? (Caution wake turbulence)

How would you like to be screaming along at mach n in the atmosphere (continuous
max-q) with a zillion kg of LH2 and LO2 in the bay behind you, and using
engines designed to run for only 5 or 10 minutes at a time?

Speaking of wake turbulence, does anyone know what the air traffic control
designation for the 747/shuttle is?  NASA m HEAVY?  Also, how does ATC handle
shuttle landings?  Is they (for example) close Orlando Airport at the critical
time?  Is the shuttle ever below the commercial airline ceiling when it is
not in restricted airspace anyway?

Burns


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