This is a page on John Walker's web site. The entire site is interesting reading but this page is relevant to David and my earlier conversations about lowering the cost of access to space. John makes the case, correctly, that we can lower the cost by a factor of ten RIGHT NOW, without any significant advancements in technology. He also points out that this plan is within reach of most of the national aerospace corporations. There are only two things missing vision and will. http://www.fourmilab.ch/documents/rocketaday.html Now that we are finally getting some interest in commercial access, we are about to see a major shift in the corporate balance of power. The Boeings, and Lockheeds, etc. that continue to milk the cash cow rather than boldly take the reins in their own hands will suddenly find themselves playing catch-up in a crowded playing field with limited launch space left. Isn't that an entertaining idea? Lee
A Rocket a Day Keeps the High Costs Away.url