The future of hypersonic spacecraft
Article Abstract:
A history of hypersonic space vehicles developed in the US since the 1950s is presented, with focus on the contribution that all these projects have made to the current understanding of the future uses of such vehicles.
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 2000
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Hot potatoes and fast baguettes
Article Abstract:
New spacecraft, Lockheed Martin's X-33 and NASA's X-37 and X-38 are advanced lifting bodies concepts originating in the 1950s. A discussion of the future of human space flight is presented.
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 2000
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The exotic realm of hypersonics
Article Abstract:
Historial evidence and state-of-the art research into the possibility of hypersonic flight are discussed.
Publication Name: Ad Astra
Subject: Astronomy
ISSN: 1041-102X
Year: 2000
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