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“When you have a transportation system that the price of propellant is essentially negligible something is very wrong. If you look at any other transportation system, a car, a motorcycle, a train, an oil tanker, an airliner, you name it; about a quarter to a third of the operating cost is buying the propellant.”

Quote by Burt Rutan

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Burt Rutan is an accomplished aerospace engineer renowned for his contributions to the design and development of private aircraft. Born on June 17, 1943, he is a co-founder of Rutan Aircraft Factory, which is known for its innovative designs and groundbreaking aircraft. more

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