https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/more-big-space-rumors-from-china/ Mon, 12 Mar 2018 07:48:57 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://behindtheblack.com/behind-the-black/points-of-information/more-big-space-rumors-from-china/#comment-1044282 Mon, 12 Mar 2018 07:48:57 +0000 http://behindtheblack.com/?p=50593#comment-1044282 I congratulate the Chinese visionaries. This is really the ultimate design for efficient passenger/small payload launch. Piggy-backing into high atmosphere essentially removes the need for the entire first stage, which is the most expensive and inefficient and dangerous stage. Use conventional aerodynamics for “first stage” lift.
Then use a reusable rocket powered flying body for the big push already starting at high altitude and high speed and thin atmosphere…a win win design which may make orbital passenger service truly economical.

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