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I don't think the X-33 program per se was unrealistic, and I still believe the Rockwell concept based on actual Space Shuttle experience was the most promising design, but NASA apparently instead went for the next shiny thing in the form of a "stretch goal" rather than the most readily achievable solution. And then there is the X-34 hangar queen as well. Blacken the sky with X-vehicles - yeah, right...