Steve VanSickle wrote:

From article , by Richard Lamb :

For two, their method of re-entry will never work if
returning from orbit. An admirable achievement nonetheless.

Why?

Because it was designed to be a sub-orbital ship...

This particular *design* won't work, yes, but why not the "method" (i.e.
moving surfaces to make for a "hands off" reentry)?


if they can stand up to 3000 degree heat...

Reentry from orbit is a vastly more difficult proposition.

All to the speeds involved.