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VentureStar was a single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) reusable launch system proposed by Lockheed Martin and funded by the U.S. government. The goal was to replace the Space Shuttle by developing a re-usable spaceplane that could launch satellites into orbit at a fraction of the cost. Design specifications called for the use of linear aerospike engines that maintain thrust efficiency at all altitudes. VentureStar was essentially a bigger version of the X-33 but was not produced after failures with the X-33 subscale technology demonstrator test vehicle, funding was cancelled in 2001.
aerospike engine By NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (NASA-MSFC) [1], Papa Lima Whiskey (restoration credit) - http://nix.ksc.nasa.gov/info;jsessionid=8a9ofkryn0iy?id=MSFC-0103149&orgid=11, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10788748
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Consequently, the preferred design emerging in 1974 took the form of an unwinged spacecraft. This innovative vehicle featured a conical crew cabin at the forefront, a cylindrical payload section in the middle, and a rear cylindrical section housing the engines necessary for orbital maneuvers. The MTKVA was set to be launched into the cosmos by the Vulkan rocket, and after fulfilling its mission, it would embark on a meticulously controlled re-entry. Utilizing a hypersonic lift-to-drag ratio of 1.0, it could perform expansive cross-range maneuvers, enabling recovery on Soviet territory from nearly any orbit.
As it approached its landing zone, the MTKVA would glide gracefully at low subsonic speeds. The final descent would leverage parachutes for initial deceleration, transitioning to a soft vertical landing facilitated by retrorockets and skid gear. The fusion of these innovative designs and techniques promised a new era of space exploration—one that would challenge conventional wisdom and reshape the future of spacecraft design.
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The Mars glider, once fully assembled and loaded with liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen propellants, stood at a towering height of 248 feet, weighing in at an impressive 4150 tons. This colossal spacecraft was encompassed by six elongated outboard booster rockets, designed to enshroud and conceal the short booster, living module/rocket stage, and the majority of the aft portion of the glider.
Bono's original vision of the Mars glider was equipped with scientific instruments that would enable it to scrutinize the Red Planet's surface and atmosphere. This glider would harness the power of its wings to generate lift, and it would have been controlled remotely from the mother ship. The spacecraft would have been launched from a mother ship which was stationed in orbit around Mars.
Even though the Mars Glider concept never came to complete fruition nor was it ever launched, it nevertheless played a consequential role in the technological advancements of other Mars exploration technologies. Additionally, this epoch-making conceptualization inspired a plethora of forthcoming space exploration concepts.
This awe-inspiring spacecraft comprises two distinct but interdependent components: the powerful Super Heavy booster and the sleek, futuristic Starship spacecraft. The Super Heavy booster serves as the initial thrust mechanism that catapults the Starship spacecraft into orbit, while the Starship spacecraft itself is responsible for carrying both crew and cargo to their intended extraterrestrial destinations.
Fashioned out of the ultra-durable stainless steel, the Starship spacecraft is a masterful creation of technological sophistication that can carry up to 100 people and accommodate a staggering payload capacity of up to 150 metric tons. The spacecraft boasts a bevy of cutting-edge features, including robust engines and state-of-the-art avionics systems that guarantee the utmost safety and precision in the spacecraft's landings on various extraterrestrial surfaces.
SpaceX's relentless commitment to innovation and progress is evident in their extensive testing of the Starship prototype at their launch facility in South Texas. The company envisions a future where the Starship spacecraft serves as a vital tool for humanity's exploration of the Moon and Mars, as well as facilitating commercial point-to-point travel on our planet. With the Starship, SpaceX hopes to expand the horizons of space travel, making it more accessible and affordable for everyone and ushering in a new era of human achievement and exploration.
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Name: The Zarkov I
Design: The Zarkov I would have a sleek and aerodynamic design, optimized for efficient travel through the vacuum of space. Its exterior would be made from state-of-the-art lightweight yet incredibly strong materials, capable of withstanding the extreme conditions of space.
Propulsion: The rocket ship would be equipped with a cutting-edge propulsion system powered by advanced fusion technology. This system would provide both the immense thrust needed to break free from Earth's gravity and the sustained thrust necessary for interstellar travel. It would be incredibly fuel-efficient, allowing for extended journeys into deep space.
Navigation and Control: Inside the ship, the cockpit would be a high-tech command center, featuring a panoramic viewscreen that displays celestial objects, navigational data, and real-time communications. The ship's controls would be a fusion of traditional mechanical interfaces and advanced touchscreens, allowing for precise maneuvering and navigation.
Life Support: The Zarkov I would have a sophisticated life support system, capable of recycling air and water, as well as providing sustenance for the crew on long journeys. Radiation shielding would be integrated to protect against cosmic rays and solar radiation.
Science Equipment: Dr. Zarkov's rocket ship would be equipped with an array of scientific instruments and laboratories, enabling extensive research during the mission. These would include telescopes, spectrometers, and sensors for studying celestial bodies and phenomena.
Versatility: The ship's modular design would allow it to adapt to various mission profiles. It could be configured for planetary exploration, asteroid mining, or even as a scientific research vessel for studying distant star systems.
Safety Features: Safety would be paramount, with redundant systems and emergency protocols in place. The ship would also feature advanced shielding to protect against micrometeoroids and other space debris.
Communication: The Zarkov I would be equipped with advanced communication equipment for maintaining contact with Earth and other spacecraft. It would have the capability to transmit vast amounts of data, including high-definition images and video, to scientists and enthusiasts back on Earth.
In summary, if Dr. Hans Zarkov's rocket ship from Flash Gordon were real, it would represent the pinnacle of human engineering and space exploration capabilities, designed for venturing into the unknown reaches of the cosmos with safety, precision, and the pursuit of scientific knowledge at its core.
Versatility: Dr. Zarkov's rocket ship is designed for versatility, allowing it to undertake various missions and respond to the challenges they encounter on their journey to the planet Mongo.
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0:32 Russian "OOS" youtu.be/S3fAm8TGP1U
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Air launching is the practice of releasing a rocket, missile, parasite aircraft or other aircraft payload from a mother ship or launch aircraft. The payload craft or missile is often tucked under the wing of the larger mother ship and then "dropped" while in flight. It may also be stored within a bomb bay, beneath the main fuselage or even on the back of the carrier aircraft, as in the case of the D-21 drone. Air launching provides several advantages over ground launching, giving the smaller craft an altitude and range boost, while saving it the weight of the fuel and equipment needed to take off on its own.
#ssto #nasa #vulcan
The agency’s powerful Space Launch System rocket will launch four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft for their multi-day journey to lunar orbit. There, two crew members will transfer to the SpaceX human landing system (HLS) for the final leg of their journey to the surface of the Moon. After approximately a week exploring the surface, they will board the lander for their short trip back to orbit where they will return to Orion and their colleagues before heading back to Earth.
NASA’s Artemis program will land astronauts on the Moon and reveal new knowledge about the Moon, Earth and our origins in the solar system. At the Moon, NASA and its partners will gain the experience necessary to mount a historic human mission to Mars.
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#orion #HLS #artemis
The agency’s powerful Space Launch System rocket will launch four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft for their multi-day journey to lunar orbit. There, two crew members will transfer to the SpaceX human landing system (HLS) for the final leg of their journey to the surface of the Moon. After approximately a week exploring the surface, they will board the lander for their short trip back to orbit where they will return to Orion and their colleagues before heading back to Earth.
NASA’s Artemis program will land astronauts on the Moon and reveal new knowledge about the Moon, Earth and our origins in the solar system. At the Moon, NASA and its partners will gain the experience necessary to mount a historic human mission to Mars.
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#orion #HLS #artemis
#ssto #nasa #spacex
During a series of post-Apollo studies in the late 1960s, considerations for a crewed mission to Mars revealed the need for boosters much larger than Apollo's, and a new series of designs with as many as eight Rocketdyne F-1 engines were developed under the Nova name (along with the Saturn MLV). The image of the Nova C8 is commonly used as a representative of the entire Nova series, and many references to Nova refer specifically to these post-Apollo versions. The two series of designs were, essentially, separate, but shared their name. Thus, "Nova" does not refer to a specific rocket design, just a rocket larger than the Saturn V in most cases. Nova was the name used by NASA in the early 1960s for a super booster in the 10 to 20 million pound thrust range.
By the end of 1963, NASA had shifted its focus away from the need for massive launch vehicles. Studies on the Saturn V had already commenced, showing that with solid strap-on boosters, it could deliver up to a million pounds into orbit without requiring new vehicles or facilities. More importantly, many at NASA envisioned the successor to the Saturn V as a reusable winged shuttle that could land on airstrips. Consequently, the Nova program was quietly cancelled in 1964. Throughout the 1960s, innovators like Truax and Bono continued to promote ambitious designs for very large or single-stage-to-orbit vehicles, such as Sea Dragon and Rombus. However, without political backing for human colonization of space or Mars exploration, the demand for such large launch vehicles has yet to arise.
The agency’s powerful Space Launch System rocket will launch four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft for their multi-day journey to lunar orbit. There, two crew members will transfer to the SpaceX human landing system (HLS) for the final leg of their journey to the surface of the Moon. After approximately a week exploring the surface, they will board the lander for their short trip back to orbit where they will return to Orion and their colleagues before heading back to Earth.
NASA’s Artemis program will land astronauts on the Moon and reveal new knowledge about the Moon, Earth and our origins in the solar system. At the Moon, NASA and its partners will gain the experience necessary to mount a historic human mission to Mars.
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#starship #HLS #artemis
The hydrogen tanks form what is , in effect, a a large plug, with a toroidal oxygen tank mounted forward.. The rockets are enclosed in an air duct equipped with adjustable inlets. A jettisonable shroud extends the mixing area down stream of the rockets. The conical payload fairing serves as an inlet spike during accent through the atmosphere. The air enter through the inlet, mixes with the rocket exhaust, is heated and expands past the plug-shaped aft body, thus contributing additional thrust. The mixing shroud is jettisoned and the inlets are closed after leaving the atmosphere
The agency’s powerful Space Launch System rocket will launch four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft for their multi-day journey to lunar orbit. There, two crew members will transfer to the SpaceX human landing system (HLS) for the final leg of their journey to the surface of the Moon. After approximately a week exploring the surface, they will board the lander for their short trip back to orbit where they will return to Orion and their colleagues before heading back to Earth.
NASA’s Artemis program will land astronauts on the Moon and reveal new knowledge about the Moon, Earth and our origins in the solar system. At the Moon, NASA and its partners will gain the experience necessary to mount a historic human mission to Mars.
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#starship #spacex #artemis
The EVA started over the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii and lasted 23 minutes, ending over the Gulf of Mexico.
The EVA started over the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii and lasted 23 minutes, ending over the Gulf of Mexico.
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Consider the colossal stature of these celestial vessels, towering at an impressive 160 feet—a height analogous to the entirety of the Space Shuttle stack. Dr. von Braun's foresight manifested in the selection of rocket propellants—nitric acid and hydrazine—a choice that, remarkably, aligns with the contemporary trifecta of popular rocket fuel combinations (the others being LOX/LH2 and LOX/Kerosene). However, his less prescient inclinations manifested in the utilization of a mercury-vapor powered turbine, harnessing the Sun's parabolically concentrated light to evaporate liquid mercury and generate a formidable 35 kilowatts. Despite being the avant-garde darling in 1952, these turbines fell out of favor shortly thereafter, with no known instances of deployment in outer space.
The spacecraft's genesis unfolded over an extended eight-month period, meticulously assembling itself in proximity to a space station nestled in a 1730-km-altitude, 2-hour circular orbit. However, this orbit's charm waned upon the discovery that it meandered within the unexpected embrace of the Van Allen radiation belts, rendering it unsuitable for the manned spacecraft's traverse.
Upon lunar arrival, the intrepid astronauts,, embarked upon the ambitious endeavor of erecting a lunar base. Von Braun, exuding confidence, foretold that this lunar foothold would inevitably pave the way for humanity's foray into the Martian frontier, an assertion that hinted at a cosmic odyssey poised to unfold in the not-too-distant future.
The agency’s powerful Space Launch System rocket will launch four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft for their multi-day journey to lunar orbit. There, two crew members will transfer to the SpaceX human landing system (HLS) for the final leg of their journey to the surface of the Moon. After approximately a week exploring the surface, they will board the lander for their short trip back to orbit where they will return to Orion and their colleagues before heading back to Earth.
NASA’s Artemis program will land astronauts on the Moon and reveal new knowledge about the Moon, Earth and our origins in the solar system. At the Moon, NASA and its partners will gain the experience necessary to mount a historic human mission to Mars.
Gateway model credit: Andreas Engevold
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#starship #HLS #artemis
made use of a Dyna-Soar glider as the crew module and escape capsule.
Powered by twin clusters made up of 4 Rocketdyne J-2B rocket engines for vertical boost and 3 hydrogen-fueled, General Electric MF239C Turbofan engines for horizontal flight and landing. Designed for use with a variety of upper stages
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#boeing #nasa #ksp
made use of a Dyna-Soar glider as the crew module and escape capsule.
Powered by twin clusters made up of 4 Rocketdyne J-2B rocket engines for vertical boost and 3 hydrogen-fueled, General Electric MF239C Turbofan engines for horizontal flight and landing. Designed for use with a variety of upper stages
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The Mars glider, once fully assembled and loaded with liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen propellants, stood at a towering height of 248 feet, weighing in at an impressive 4150 tons. This colossal spacecraft was encompassed by six elongated outboard booster rockets, designed to enshroud and conceal the short booster, living module/rocket stage, and the majority of the aft portion of the glider.
Bono's original vision of the Mars glider was equipped with scientific instruments that would enable it to scrutinize the Red Planet's surface and atmosphere. This glider would harness the power of its wings to generate lift, and it would have been controlled remotely from the mother ship. The spacecraft would have been launched from a mother ship which was stationed in orbit around Mars.
Even though the Mars Glider concept never came to complete fruition nor was it ever launched, it nevertheless played a consequential role in the technological advancements of other Mars exploration technologies. Additionally, this epoch-making conceptualization inspired a plethora of forthcoming space exploration concepts.
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made use of a Dyna-Soar glider as the crew module and escape capsule.
Powered by twin clusters made up of 4 Rocketdyne J-2B rocket engines for vertical boost and 3 hydrogen-fueled, General Electric MF239C Turbofan engines for horizontal flight and landing. Designed for use with a variety of upper stages
Source: media.defense.gov/2021/Apr/06/2002615086/-1/-1/0/RECOVERABLE%20BOOSTERS.PDF
Song: Max Brhon - Cyberpunk [NCS Release]
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Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Cyberpunk
Watch: http://youtu.be/iqoNoU-rm14
#boeing #nasa #ksp
made use of a Dyna-Soar glider as the crew module and escape capsule.
Powered by twin clusters made up of 4 Rocketdyne J-2B rocket engines for vertical boost and 3 hydrogen-fueled, General Electric MF239C Turbofan engines for horizontal flight and landing. Designed for use with a variety of upper stages
Source: media.defense.gov/2021/Apr/06/2002615086/-1/-1/0/RECOVERABLE%20BOOSTERS.PDF
Song: Max Brhon - Cyberpunk [NCS Release]
Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds
Free Download/Stream: http://ncs.io/Cyberpunk
Watch: http://youtu.be/iqoNoU-rm14
#boeing #nasa #ksp
0:00 Blue Origin - New Glenn
0:56 Relativity Space - Terran R
1:42 Rocket Lab - Neutron
2:54 China's - Long March 10
The Tiangong Space Station consists of multiple modules that will serve various purposes, including living quarters for astronauts, scientific research laboratories, and facilities for conducting experiments in microgravity. It is designed to be a long-term, modular space station similar to the International Space Station (ISS), but with a smaller scale.
The construction of the Tiangong Space Station is planned to occur in several phases:
Tiangong-1: This was China's first space station module, launched in 2011. It served as a prototype and tested various technologies and docking procedures.
Tiangong-2: Launched in 2016, this module was used to conduct additional docking and rendezvous tests.
Tiangong Modules (Tianhe, Wentian, Mengtian): The core module, named Tianhe (meaning "Harmony of the Heavens"), was launched in April 2021. It serves as the main living and working area for astronauts. It has docking ports for additional modules, which will be added in subsequent launches. Wentian and Mengtian are two experiment modules that will attach to Tianhe.
The Tiangong Space Station will host a variety of scientific experiments in fields such as astronomy, biology, materials science, and more. It will also serve as a platform for international collaboration, with countries being able to send astronauts and participate in research projects aboard the station.
The completion of the Tiangong Space Station represents a significant milestone in China's space program, showcasing the country's growing capabilities in space exploration, technology, and scientific research.
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#tiangong
Alternate concepts for the XB-70 ranged from cargo and personnel transport, supersonic tanker and reusable launch vehicle to name a few. Some topics have enjoyed brief coverage in previous publications, yet most of what you will find resides in the archives of the Air Force Materiel Command History Office, a research facility located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Research revealed a variety of gems in these archives, many a simple mention or illustration in an obscure report while others came from archived materials supplied by the manufacturer.
Source: A Look Back… NAA B-70 Valkyrie Variants – A Future That Never Was…
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After landing on the lunar surface, Armstrong opened the hatch of the Lunar Module and descended the ladder to the surface. He then famously said "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" as he took the first steps on the lunar surface. Buzz Aldrin followed him shortly afterwards.
During the EVA, which lasted for about 2 and a half hours, the astronauts collected samples of the lunar surface, conducted experiments, and planted the American flag on the Moon. They also deployed a seismometer and a laser-ranging retroreflector to study the Moon's geology and measure its distance from Earth.
The EVA also marked the first time humans had ever set foot on another celestial body. The achievement was a major victory for the United States during the Cold War and was watched by an estimated 600 million people around the world. It was a historic achievement and marked a significant step forward in space exploration.
Based on LROC Temporal Traverse data
After landing on the lunar surface, Armstrong opened the hatch of the Lunar Module and descended the ladder to the surface. He then famously said "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" as he took the first steps on the lunar surface. Buzz Aldrin followed him shortly afterwards.
During the EVA, which lasted for about 2 and a half hours, the astronauts collected samples of the lunar surface, conducted experiments, and planted the American flag on the Moon. They also deployed a seismometer and a laser-ranging retroreflector to study the Moon's geology and measure its distance from Earth.
The EVA also marked the first time humans had ever set foot on another celestial body. The achievement was a major victory for the United States during the Cold War and was watched by an estimated 600 million people around the world. It was a historic achievement and marked a significant step forward in space exploration.
Based on LROC Temporal Traverse data
After landing on the lunar surface, Armstrong opened the hatch of the Lunar Module and descended the ladder to the surface. He then famously said "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" as he took the first steps on the lunar surface. Buzz Aldrin followed him shortly afterwards.
During the EVA, which lasted for about 2 and a half hours, the astronauts collected samples of the lunar surface, conducted experiments, and planted the American flag on the Moon. They also deployed a seismometer and a laser-ranging retroreflector to study the Moon's geology and measure its distance from Earth.
The EVA also marked the first time humans had ever set foot on another celestial body. The achievement was a major victory for the United States during the Cold War and was watched by an estimated 600 million people around the world. It was a historic achievement and marked a significant step forward in space exploration.
Based on LROC Temporal Traverse data
After landing on the lunar surface, Armstrong opened the hatch of the Lunar Module and descended the ladder to the surface. He then famously said "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" as he took the first steps on the lunar surface. Buzz Aldrin followed him shortly afterwards.
During the EVA, which lasted for about 2 and a half hours, the astronauts collected samples of the lunar surface, conducted experiments, and planted the American flag on the Moon. They also deployed a seismometer and a laser-ranging retroreflector to study the Moon's geology and measure its distance from Earth.
The EVA also marked the first time humans had ever set foot on another celestial body. The achievement was a major victory for the United States during the Cold War and was watched by an estimated 600 million people around the world. It was a historic achievement and marked a significant step forward in space exploration.
Based on LROC Temporal Traverse data
After landing on the lunar surface, Armstrong opened the hatch of the Lunar Module and descended the ladder to the surface. He then famously said "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" as he took the first steps on the lunar surface. Buzz Aldrin followed him shortly afterwards.
During the EVA, which lasted for about 2 and a half hours, the astronauts collected samples of the lunar surface, conducted experiments, and planted the American flag on the Moon. They also deployed a seismometer and a laser-ranging retroreflector to study the Moon's geology and measure its distance from Earth.
The EVA also marked the first time humans had ever set foot on another celestial body. The achievement was a major victory for the United States during the Cold War and was watched by an estimated 600 million people around the world. It was a historic achievement and marked a significant step forward in space exploration.
Based on LROC Temporal Traverse data
With its versatility and dependability, the Soyuz has launched missions for a diverse array of organizations and nations, including the Soviet Union, Russia, the European Space Agency, and even NASA. Whether it's carrying crew and cargo to low Earth orbit, or transporting astronauts to the International Space Station, the Soyuz has proven its worth time and time again.
Fueling this rocket's success is its power source: a mixture of liquid oxygen (LOX) and kerosene. The Soyuz's first stage boasts four liquid-fueled engines, while its second stage is powered by a solitary engine. The third and final stage employs a solid-fueled engine. This fuel combination, which has been utilized in many early and contemporary rockets, is known for its high energy output, making it the ideal choice for spacecraft propulsion systems. The efficiency, affordability, and reliability of the LOX and kerosene combination have made it a staple in various space programs, including the Soyuz rocket.
#reusablerockets #rocketlaunch
An Alternate Approach towards Achieving the New Vision
for Space Exploration
The Jupiter-III HLV is a revolutionary idea that seeks to revamp the current External Tank/SRB system of the Space Shuttle to produce a cutting-edge heavy lift launch vehicle. This proposal involves replacing the forward attachment of the External Tank with a more formidable structural system, thereby enhancing the capacity to transmit higher thrust and rotational loads. The new center tank's upper inter-stage region would drive the attached External Tank/SRB components, reducing the stress on the aft attachment points of the LH2 tanks.
This HLV concept leverages the External Tank/SRB stack as a common core booster, providing ample room for adjustments in lift capacity through modifications to the central core lift vehicle. The parallel burn configuration of the Jupiter-III HLV offers numerous advantages, including a reduction in development costs, improved structural efficiency, and heightened payload capacity flexibility. With a large proportion of already developed components in the Shuttle External Tank/SRB system, the costs of developing this HLV would be kept to a minimum.
Moreover, the Jupiter-III HLV would optimally utilize the Kennedy Spaceflight Center's Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) volume, making it a more practical option than conventional stacked lift vehicle designs. With further extensions to a four SSET Jupiter V configuration integrated around a new 14 Meter ICES core and main/2nd stage engines, the lift capacity of this HLV could potentially surpass 1,000 metric tons to low Earth orbit, making it a game-changer in the aerospace industry.
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#spaceshuttle #nasa #ksp
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With its versatility and dependability, the Soyuz has launched missions for a diverse array of organizations and nations, including the Soviet Union, Russia, the European Space Agency, and even NASA. Whether it's carrying crew and cargo to low Earth orbit, or transporting astronauts to the International Space Station, the Soyuz has proven its worth time and time again.
Fueling this rocket's success is its power source: a mixture of liquid oxygen (LOX) and kerosene. The Soyuz's first stage boasts four liquid-fueled engines, while its second stage is powered by a solitary engine. The third and final stage employs a solid-fueled engine. This fuel combination, which has been utilized in many early and contemporary rockets, is known for its high energy output, making it the ideal choice for spacecraft propulsion systems. The efficiency, affordability, and reliability of the LOX and kerosene combination have made it a staple in various space programs, including the Soyuz rocket.
With its versatility and dependability, the Soyuz has launched missions for a diverse array of organizations and nations, including the Soviet Union, Russia, the European Space Agency, and even NASA. Whether it's carrying crew and cargo to low Earth orbit, or transporting astronauts to the International Space Station, the Soyuz has proven its worth time and time again.
Fueling this rocket's success is its power source: a mixture of liquid oxygen (LOX) and kerosene. The Soyuz's first stage boasts four liquid-fueled engines, while its second stage is powered by a solitary engine. The third and final stage employs a solid-fueled engine. This fuel combination, which has been utilized in many early and contemporary rockets, is known for its high energy output, making it the ideal choice for spacecraft propulsion systems. The efficiency, affordability, and reliability of the LOX and kerosene combination have made it a staple in various space programs, including the Soyuz rocket.
incorporate a pair of Boeing B-52 Stratofortress fuselages to form a new craft using existing parts for cost-savings.
The Lockeed Twin Galaxy featured two C-5 Galaxy's with six engines to cradle the orbiter between twin fuselages
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The development of the Vulkan and the refurbishment of Universal Test Stand and Launch Pad at site 250 for its launches was in progress between 1990–1993 and abandoned soon after due to a lack of funds and the collapse of the Soviet Union.
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The ideas behind HOTOL originated from work done by British Engineer Alan Bond in the field of pre-cooled jet engines.
Designed as a single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) reusable winged launch vehicle, HOTOL was to be fitted with a unique air-breathing engine, the RB545 or Swallow, that was under development by British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce. The propellant for the engine technically consisted of a combination of liquid hydrogen/liquid oxygen; however, it was to employ a new means of dramatically reducing the amount of oxidizer needed to be carried on board by utilising atmospheric oxygen as the spacecraft climbed through the lower atmosphere. Since the oxidizer typically represents the majority of the takeoff weight of a rocket, HOTOL was to be considerably smaller than normal pure-rocket designs, roughly the size of a medium-haul airliner such as the McDonnell Douglas DC-9/MD-80.
The termination of development work on HOTOL led to the formation of Reaction Engines Limited (REL) to develop and produce Skylon, a proposed spacecraft based on HOTOL technologies, including its air-breathing engine.
A Good description on Thumblegudget Youtube Channel
HOTOL - Spaceplane of the future
youtube.com/watch?v=H8c39H3t_3g
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HEIGHT 120 m / 394 ft
DIAMETER 9 m / 29.5 ft
PAYLOAD CAPACITY 100 – 150 t (fully reusable)
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The ideas behind HOTOL originated from work done by British Engineer Alan Bond in the field of pre-cooled jet engines.
Designed as a single-stage-to-orbit (SSTO) reusable winged launch vehicle, HOTOL was to be fitted with a unique air-breathing engine, the RB545 or Swallow, that was under development by British engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce. The propellant for the engine technically consisted of a combination of liquid hydrogen/liquid oxygen; however, it was to employ a new means of dramatically reducing the amount of oxidizer needed to be carried on board by utilising atmospheric oxygen as the spacecraft climbed through the lower atmosphere. Since the oxidizer typically represents the majority of the takeoff weight of a rocket, HOTOL was to be considerably smaller than normal pure-rocket designs, roughly the size of a medium-haul airliner such as the McDonnell Douglas DC-9/MD-80.
The termination of development work on HOTOL led to the formation of Reaction Engines Limited (REL) to develop and produce Skylon, a proposed spacecraft based on HOTOL technologies, including its air-breathing engine.
A Good description on Thumblegudget Youtube Channel
HOTOL - Spaceplane of the future
youtube.com/watch?v=H8c39H3t_3g
Music: http://www.purple-planet.com
#ksp #esa #nasa
Falcon XX is a single core launch vehicle with a diameter of 10 meters and an estimated length of about 100 meters using six Merlin 2 engines operating at the 100% thrust setting on its first stage creating a liftoff thrust of 45,360 Kilonewtons (4,625 metric tons).
A demonstration of an asteroid deflection is a key test that NASA and other agencies wish to perform before the actual need of planetary defense is present. DART is a joint project between NASA and the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), and it is being developed under the auspices of NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office.
The mission's target is 65803 Didymos, a binary asteroid system in which one asteroid is orbited by a smaller one. The primary asteroid (Didymos A) is about 780 m (2,560 ft) in diameter; its small satellite Dimorphos (Didymos B) is about 160 m (520 ft) in diameter in an orbit about 1 km from the primary. DART will target the smaller asteroid, Dimorphos.