Problem of return of manned vehicle from orbiting space station is analyzed; it is concluded that there are two types of feasible vehicles: blunt dense vehicle with little or no aerodynamic lift and low-temperature ablation-cooling system; radiation cooled vehicle using very light drag brake or lifting surface to achieve high altitude deceleration.


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    Title :

    Atmospheric entry of manned vehicles


    Additional title:

    Aero/Space Eng


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    Publication date :

    1960


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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