There was a lot of logic to extending the Saturn V rocket, saving money and extending our reach into the Solar System. But we didn't do it. If you're curious, the authors are Ronald D. Scott and William L. Corcoran... if you want to find the paper yourself! Want weekly, classic, straight-up educational Vintage Space episodes? They go up every Monday (schedule and Internet issues permitting) so don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw95T_TgbGHhTml4xZ9yIqg And more even older space in my book, BREAKING THE CHAINS OF GRAVITY! You can order your copy on Amazon: bit.ly/astbtcog Or get a signed hardcover edition on my website! http://www.amyshirateitel.com/store.html - IT'S BACK ONLINE! :) (But orders are slow for the moment - waiting for books from my publisher!) My blog archives has lots of awesome olde timey space, too (and I'm looking for a new home for it, too!): http://www.popsci.com/blog-network/vintage-space I've also got a PATREON PAGE! Want to listen to a Vintage Space Podcast or get awesome merch like t-shirts? Please consider becoming a patron! I've set up a Patreon account so I can raise funds to buy the gear I'll need to make an awesome podcast and also work with professionals to make better content all around. Any help is so hugely appreciated. https://www.patreon.com/amyshirateitel Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyshirateitel/ Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+AmyShiraTeitel/posts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astvintagespace/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/astVintageSpace