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reusable launcher [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Missiles and Rockets
  • Launchers (Astronautics)
CONT

A reusable launch system (or RLV: reusable launch vehicle) is a launch vehicle which is capable of launching into space more than once.

PHR

Commercial RLV.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Missiles et roquettes
  • Lanceurs (Astronautique)
CONT

Hopper décollera horizontalement et emportera un étage supérieur comprenant la charge utile. À une altitude d'environ 130 km, le lanceur réutilisable se séparera de son étage supérieur qui acheminera la charge utile vers son orbite. Quant à Hopper, il redescendra sur terre en vol plané et se posera comme un avion.

Spanish

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