[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

>Does anyone know the Cd values .vs. velocity for the Shuttles main tank?
>
Probably not important. The Shuttle is heavy enough that aerodynamics 
(apart from
wings potentially falling off at max Q) aren't really so relevant. Big 
rockets are a big
win in most respects unfortunately.

>My feeling is that we need a compact shape to get there, and some sort
>of deployable squatness to get back.
>
The easiest way is to stage of course. But I've been wondering if 
deployable width could work.

>Dan
>


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