Generation X-33 Boeing and McDonnell Douglas unveil the DC-X's big brother

Article Abstract:

McDonnell Douglas Corp. and Boeing Co. have joined together to build a new reusable launch vehicle designated as the X-33. The space vehicle is similar in design to NASA's DC-X Delta Clipper but only larger. NASA has allocated $800 million to the development of the vehicle.

Boeing Co., BA, McDonnell Douglas Corp., MD

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Prototype Delta Clipper launch set

Article Abstract:

The Delta Clipper-X is an unmanned single stage rocket prototype designed and built by McDonnell Douglas Space Systems Co. Plans for the Delta Clipper-X's 1993 flight tests are presented and discussed.

Guided missiles and space vehicles, Space vehicles industry, McDonnell Douglas Space Systems

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Rolling out the future

Article Abstract:

The DC-X is America's first single stage reusable spacecraft. The planning and management that led to the DC-X's construction is presented, as are the capabilities of this remarkable space vehicle.

Methods, Project management, Column

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