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Dreamchaser passes first flight test June 23, 2012 10:57 am RobVG

June 1 2012

The DreamChaser

Contrary to interlinked articles, lifting bodies go back further than the 80′s and 90′s

Great video of Northrop’s designs of the 1960′s

  • Stability issues on launch are going to be a problem. by TB 2012-06-23 11:27:03
    • A faring seems like a good idea. by RobVG 2012-06-23 11:32:44
      • Giant "Hunting Arrow" shaped fairing... by Ainz 2012-06-26 10:53:47
        • Folding wings are not a bad idea, but complicated and adds weight. by TB 2012-06-23 13:42:24

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