The objectives of this program are to: (1) To develop a safe, reliable, inexpensive, and minimum operation launch assist system for sending payloads into orbit using ground powered, magnetic suspension and propulsion technologies; (2) Improve safety, reliability, operability for third generation Reusable Launch Vehicles (RLV); (3) Reduce vehicle weight and increase payload capacity; and (4) Support operational testing of Rocket Based Combine Cycle (RBCC) engines.


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    Title :

    Magnetic Launch Assist


    Contributors:
    Perez, Jose (author)


    Publication date :

    2000-01-31


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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