Graham2001
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I know that a few other NOVA super launcher designs have been covered, but this 1968 Boeing Heavy/Medium Lift Launch Vehicle pair might be worth doing.
The HLLV was planned to put about 1,800 tons (4,000,000 lb) into orbit.
The MLLV version would have been able to put 850 tons (1,850,000) into orbit.
A new offshore launch complex was going to be constructed to simplify vehicle assembly and keep noise levels down.
1. Plan view of the HLLV
2. The HLLV Launch Complex
3. Planned locations near Cape Canaveral for the launch complex
See:
1. Study of Advanced Multipurpose Large Launch Vehicles - Technical Report
2. Cost Studies of Multipurpose Large Launch Vehicles: Vol. II, Half-Size (MLLV) Conceptual Design
The HLLV was planned to put about 1,800 tons (4,000,000 lb) into orbit.
The MLLV version would have been able to put 850 tons (1,850,000) into orbit.
A new offshore launch complex was going to be constructed to simplify vehicle assembly and keep noise levels down.
1. Plan view of the HLLV
2. The HLLV Launch Complex
3. Planned locations near Cape Canaveral for the launch complex
See:
1. Study of Advanced Multipurpose Large Launch Vehicles - Technical Report
2. Cost Studies of Multipurpose Large Launch Vehicles: Vol. II, Half-Size (MLLV) Conceptual Design
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