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Record 1 2007-02-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
CONT

The upper stage, equipped with a much smaller version of a payload bay similar to the Space Shuttle, would take the satellite to orbit, deploy it and return to earth, possibly using a parafoil technique for ground landing, similar to NASA's flight tested X-38 reentry lifting body/parafoil experimental recovery vehicles. After separation, the booster is designed to glide back to land for recovery as well.

Key term(s)
  • re-entry lifting body

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace

Spanish

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