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> The last remaining hurdle is 'on-orbit refueling'.

Nice. I often like to point out that a 2nd rate country like Iraq was developing the means to launch bulk cargoes to orbit for only $600/kg back in the 1980's.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Babylon

High ISP plasma and ion rockets would also lower reaction mass requirements significantly.



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