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| Lockheed Martin To Begin Work On Hybrid Launch Vehicle For US Air Force |
| 2006-05-15 |
| Posted by:3dc |
| #4 I think this is the best Blackstar article I've seen. Probably wishful thinking, but those "Rods from God" would sure come in handy in Iran and North Korea. |
| Posted by: JAB 2006-05-15 20:59 |
| #3 FWIW, search for "Blackstar" via Goggle or engine of choice; depending on your own particular read, the basics (may) have already been proven and sitting on the shelf. Not a big leap to go from Blackstar to this Hybrid, at least for stellite insertion into orbit. |
| Posted by: USN, ret. 2006-05-15 14:39 |
| #2 While you're at it, you might want to read his reports from the recent Space Access conference. And the last two months or so in general. |
| Posted by: Phil 2006-05-15 14:27 |
| #1 I've been reading about this. Two comments: By "hybrid," they mean a system with a reusable first stage and expendable second stage, not a system with "hybrid" liquid-solid motors. Although they may decide to use such technology too. Second, AFAIK, it's still in the design phase. A good site for matters of this sort is Clark Lindsey's Space Transport News. The most recent article on his site about that project is here. |
| Posted by: Phil 2006-05-15 14:22 |