Comment Re:KISS (Score 1) 549
That's just the problem - it isn't. There is nothing significant from SS1/SS2 that can be evolved into an orbital craft.
You're looking at the project from the wrong perspective. SS1 was never designed for anything but sub orbital joyriding, hybrid motors dont have anywhere near the Isp to reach orbit.
You should instead consider White Knight to be a 'test platform' for a much, much larger dual tailplaned carrier aircraft, this makes the whole project look a lot more interesting. To me, it sounds like a real neat way to marginally increase your launch vehicle's efficiency, and at the same time cut your range fees and third party liability to practically nil.
You're looking at the project from the wrong perspective. SS1 was never designed for anything but sub orbital joyriding, hybrid motors dont have anywhere near the Isp to reach orbit.
You should instead consider White Knight to be a 'test platform' for a much, much larger dual tailplaned carrier aircraft, this makes the whole project look a lot more interesting. To me, it sounds like a real neat way to marginally increase your launch vehicle's efficiency, and at the same time cut your range fees and third party liability to practically nil.
