It is believed that satellite has ability to scoop air from top of atmosphere and from it to process and store liquid oxygen and nitrogen which could be delivered to other spacecraft upon demand, thus acting as filling station; essential components of air-scooping vehicles and principles involved; economical evaluation and possible energy sources.


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    Title :

    Orbital air-scooping vehicle


    Additional title:

    Astronautics


    Contributors:
    Camac, M. (author) / Berner, F. (author)

    Published in:

    Astronautics ; 6 , n 8


    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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