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Or, if America must go it alone, surely a biconic shroud/re-entry shell cargo capsule is not beyond the capabilities of NASA.

Minor Damage Seen on Atlantis - NASA Watch 2009

The only reason to go to a biconic RV shape is to increase the L/D for good cross range (often a miltary requirement), which is not needed here.

Ares 1 Abort Study Update - NASA Watch 2009

Well with Mars you might want a biconic or lifting body vehicle so you can spend more time in the thin upper atmosphere.

Bill Nelson Continues To Block NASA Administrator Nominees - NASA Watch 2009

Once reliable LEO access is secured, then NASA can look at something longer-term like a SSTO lifting body, a biconic CEV or a reusable LFR core for the Ares-I.

Transition Update - NASA Watch 2008