10 April 2009

Air Force Looking at Space Plane Satellite Launcher

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is looking at a winged recoverable booster (paid subscription required) for a rapid response satellite launcher.

Considering the history here, the ruinously expensive and sometimes lethal space shuttle, I'm dubious.

Reusable does not seem to equal cheaper, or more reliable in space boosters.

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