Major problem area requiring extensive investigation is re-entry into atmosphere, including return flight to and landing at predetermined site; winged body and lifting body configuration are two likely configurations for orbiting stage of aerospace transporter; European space launchers available or under development include British Black Arrow, French Diamant and European ELDO-A rocket; of all European launchers being available or under development only ELDO-A has sufficient payload capability; program cost and duration are examined.


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    Title :

    Using ELDO-A launcher for research and development on aerodynamic re-entry


    Additional title:

    Spaceflight


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Spaceflight ; 9 , n 6


    Publication date :

    1967


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :