"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in message
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"Keith Willshaw" wrote in message
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The problem is that merely reaching the altitude is only a
part of the problem. The real issue is achieving orbital velocity
and the Rutan aircraft doesnt achive much more than 15%
of the velocity required to put something in orbit.


Why is that an issue?

Because without reaching orbit you cant do anything useful.

Reaching the altitude is all they're trying to do.

Thats obvious

Keith