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Fwd: starship-design: Wanted: 'Space Depot' For The Rocket Builders



Nice idea, but what's lacking are mass production and standardization, just to begin with. Need a new commode for your in-system cruiser? Make sure its plumbing connections match those of your current model ride, and good luck. Home Depot works because lumber, plumbing fittings, and electrical equipment are all standardized as of long ago; it doesn't matter who the manufacturer is, it'll fit. This standardization took a long time and a lot of market competition, which the space industry has -- how much of?? -- right, the same amount as it has of standardization.
Don't worry, this booster nozzle fits all the common makes . . .  ;-)

"L. Clayton Parker" <l_parker@cacaphony.net> wrote:
From: "L. Clayton Parker"
To: "Starship-Design Mailing List"
Subject: starship-design: Wanted: 'Space Depot' For The Rocket Builders
Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 16:51:08 -0600

Wanted: 'Space Depot' For The Rocket Builders
by Joe Latrell
Colorado Springs - Dec 30, 2003


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