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.
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.