A conceptual design is presented for a carrier vehicle for an air launched space booster. This airplane is capable of carrying a 500,000 pound satellite launch system to an altitude over 40,000 feet for launch. The airplane features a twin fuselage configuration for improved payload and landing gear integration, a high aspect ratio wing for maneuverability at altitude, and is powered by six General Electric GE-90 engines. The analysis methods used and the systems employed in the airplane are discussed. Launch costs are expected to be competitive with existing launch systems.


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    Title :

    Design of an Airborne Launch Vehicle for an Air Launched Space Booster


    Contributors:
    C. Chao (author) / R. Choi (author) / S. Cohen (author) / B. Dumont (author) / M. Gibin (author)

    Publication date :

    1993


    Size :

    184 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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