Results indicate that such vehicles could be constructed with present technology; configuration had wing loading of 1.5 psf and could operate within angle of attack range from 11 to 66° and at initial entry angles from 0 to -- 2.5° for maximum leading edge temperature of 1300 F.
Study of feasibility of inflatable reentry gliders
NASA -- Tech Note
1960
41 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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