"RBM" rbm2(remove wrote in message
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That's exactly why we need government running less and interfering less
and let private sector do what it does best. And just maybe private sector
could actually make a profit




Actually, I guess only us in NC know this, but the PRIVATE sector DID design
the foam for the tank.

http://www.wxii12.com/news/4784967/detail.htm

NASA buys it, Lockheed-MArtin applies it and North CArolina Foam Products
makes it...so whos to blame?




"Sherman" wrote in message
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Isn't is obvious to the most clueless that the tanks to be covered
with a hairnet or pantyhose type covering?

Surely there are dozens of materials that will withstand the heat and
vibration of lift-off NOT reentry.....

I would have done that on day one. The idiots at NASA and spent a
billion dollars and 2 and 1/2 years and they haven't figured it out
yet.....


Sherman