N1 Block A and Saturn V S1C

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An example of two massive first stages: the Russian N1 Block-A (left) and the American Saturn V S1-C (right). Note the truss architecture at the top of the stage for the Russian launcher and the skirt architecture on the American launcher. (Credits: NPO Energomash, NASA).

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Merryl Azriel

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Having wandered into professional writing and editing after a decade in engineering, science, and management, Merryl now enjoys reintegrating the dichotomy by bringing space technology and policy within reach of an interested public. After three years as Space Safety Magazine’s Managing Editor, Merryl semi-retired to Visiting Contributor and manager of the campaign to bring the International Space Station collaboration to the attention of the Nobel Peace Prize committee. She keeps her pencil sharp as Proposal Manager for U.S. government contractor CSRA.

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